2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

213 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test142,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements11.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.7%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  10. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes52.1%
  2. Lights & electrics46.9%
  3. Suspension19.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.7%
  6. Steering10.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2005 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 213 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).