2007 Vauxhall Movano 2.5L Diesel · AP56 AFV

The most recent MOT on 12 February 2026 at 235,665 miles resulted in a pass, although the tester noted a corroded nearside‑rear brake pipe, a minor oil leak and detectable play in the steering‑rack inner joint. Across the history the same steering‑rack play, intermittent oil seepage and recurring ignition‑barrel faults appear from 2021 onward, while brake‑pipe corrosion and ABS warning lamps show a pattern of appearing, being cleared and then re‑emerging, indicating a stable but not improving condition. The vehicle is nineteen years old and has accumulated 235,665 recorded miles, averaging roughly 12,400 miles per year, which is high for a van of this age. MOT tests are spaced roughly twelve months apart, with occasional retests within weeks after a failure, showing no significant gaps in the record. Based on the repeated faults, a prospective purchaser should pay close attention to the steering‑rack inner joints for excess play, inspect both nearside and offside rear brake pipes for signs of corrosion or grease covering, and verify that the oil leak originates from a sealed component rather than a worsening seal. The ignition barrel should be tested for smooth operation, the ABS and supplementary‑restraint warning lamps checked for proper illumination, and the anti‑roll‑bar linkages and front suspension ball joints examined for wear. Tyre condition, especially the nearside‑rear tyre that repeatedly approached the legal limit, and the parking‑brake adjustment also merit a hands‑on check.