2010 Vauxhall Movano 2.5L Diesel · FE10 LKD

The 2026-04-10 MOT passed, but the near and offside rear leaf springs were recorded as badly splayed and out of alignment, showing that the vehicle is not fully roadworthy despite the pass. The previous failure on 2026-03-30 listed numerous serious faults, and the subsequent repair has produced a clean certificate, indicating an improving trend, though the recurring suspension issues remain unresolved. The vehicle is 16 years old with 80,540 miles, averaging just over 5,000 miles per year, a figure lower than typical for its age. The interval from 2025-03-31 (74,386 miles) to 2026-04-10 (80,540 miles) covers only 6,154 miles in 13 months, suggesting a recent surge in usage after a period of relative inactivity, which can accelerate wear on suspension and drivetrain components. Earlier intervals show steady growth, but the recent jump warrants close attention. Recurring faults centre on the rear leaf springs, worn suspension arm ball joints, and degraded brake components; the 2026-03-30 failure also listed insecure mirrors, damaged body panels with sharp protrusions, a missing centre bearing causing oil leaks, and a tyre with a structural lump. A buyer should therefore inspect rear leaf spring alignment and condition, check suspension bushes and ball joints for excessive play, examine brake pipes for corrosion, verify parking brake efficiency, assess tyre integrity especially the rear tyre, and look for structural rust or damage on body panels and chassis. A buyer should therefore confirm that the recent repairs have addressed the 2026-03-30 deficiencies, test the parking brake, and physically examine the rear suspension, brake system and tyre for the defects highlighted in the record.