2004 Vauxhall Movano 2.5L Diesel · DA04 YOG

The most recent MOT on 2022-11-21 recorded two recurring issues: slight free play in the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i)) and a rear brake disc that was worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)). These defects were also noted in the prior MOT on 2022-11-10, which resulted in a failure. The failed test included additional concerns: offside stop lamps affected by another lamp (4.3.3 (b)), and a parking brake efficiency below 50% (1.4.2 (a) (ii)). The pattern suggests persistent steering and braking system vulnerabilities. The steering rack’s free play and rear brake disc condition reappeared across two consecutive MOTs, indicating potential ongoing wear or unresolved repairs. The parking brake failure and lamp issue in 2022-11-10 highlight intermittent electrical or mechanical faults, though these were not repeated in the subsequent passed MOT. The vehicle’s condition trend appears stable, with no new or worsening defects beyond the recurring steering and brake issues. However, the 2022-11-10 failure implies that some problems may not have been fully addressed, as the same defects resurfaced. The lack of additional defects in earlier MOTs (2021-2019) suggests a recent shift in reliability, possibly linked to increased mileage or component fatigue. With 192,447 miles at 22 years old, the vehicle averages 8,748 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its age.