2014 Vauxhall Movano 2.3L Diesel · YP14 CXF

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness status with a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance standards. While it passed its most recent test on 1 June 2026 at 57,908 miles, this occurred just four days after a comprehensive failure on 28 May. That failure revealed multiple critical safety issues including ABS and SRS warning lights, binding front brakes, and an excessively worn suspension component. The rapid transition from multiple failures to a pass suggests that repairs are only addressed under immediate pressure rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 57,908 miles is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. However, the usage pattern shows inconsistency, with a 3,644-mile gap between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 928 miles in the year leading up to the recent tests. This low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of components, evidenced by the perishing tyre noted in 2023 and misting shock absorbers, despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The history shows recurring issues with brake neglect, moving from worn discs and thin pads in 2024 to binding calipers and imbalanced axle performance in 2026. The offside front suspension arm ball joint flagged as worn in May 2026 requires verification that it was replaced and torqued correctly. Furthermore, the presence of ABS and SRS warning lamps indicates electrical faults that require a diagnostic scan to identify, as these represent significant risks to the vehicle's primary safety systems.