2004 Vauxhall Movano 2.5L Diesel · EX54 PLN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT conducted on 28 February 2023 at 167,155 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met minimum legal standards at that time. While the history shows immediate failures in both 2022 and 2023, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest the owner was proactive in rectifying faults before re-testing. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twenty-two-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per annum. The vehicle covered 12,335 miles between March March 2021 (147,099 miles) and February 2022 (159,434 miles), followed by another 7,721 miles leading into February 2023. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stationary or heavy overloading. However, since the last recorded test occurred over three years ago, the vehicle is currently out of MOT and requires immediate inspection to account for potential component degradation. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically looking for corrosion on the chassis and mounting points where Movanos are prone to rust. Given the age of the vehicle, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for perished rubber or fatigue. Because the record lacks recent advisories for mechanical components, the inspector should manually verify for binding calipers, worn discs, or exhaust leaks that may have developed since the 2023 test.