2017 Vauxhall Movano 2.3L Diesel · WM66 ABF

The March 2026 MOT at 121,662 miles passed, but the tester flagged a near‑side rear service brake that was binding, a front oil leak, and a non‑functional rear registration lamp, meaning the vehicle is presently roadworthy only with immediate remedial work. The repeated binding rear brakes and lamp failures since the 2024 test indicate a maintenance trend that is neither stable nor improving; the same faults re‑appear each year, suggesting ongoing neglect of the braking and lighting systems. The mileage record shows a steep climb from 54,202 miles in January 2021 to 71,968 miles in January 2022, a rise of 17,766 miles in one year, followed by another 18,755‑mile increase to 90,723 miles by January 2023. Accumulation then slowed to 14,213 miles in 2024 and 6,128 miles in 2025 before reaching the current 121,662 miles in March 2026, yielding an average annual mileage of roughly 13,500 miles, which is high for a nine‑year‑old vehicle and points to intensive use in the early years and periods of reduced activity later. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear brake assembly for binding calipers or worn bushes, examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or corrosion, verify the condition of the front brake discs for pitting or scoring, and check the oil leak source for excessive wear. Particular attention to the registration lamp, parking brake efficiency, and tyre tread depth is advisable, as these items have repeatedly failed or been noted as advisory throughout the vehicle’s history.