2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

203 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.4%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.9%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes46.8%
  2. Lights & electrics36.5%
  3. Suspension24.6%
  4. Body & chassis16.7%
  5. Steering10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2003 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 203 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).