2002 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
1,001 MOT tests on the 2002 Vauxhall Movano are in this dataset, and 65.8% of them passed. That is 4.2 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.9%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (22.1%) and lighting & signalling (20.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), component mounting prescribed areas and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 126 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 35.0% versus 30.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 41.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 31.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.1% | 221 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 20.0% | 200 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.5% | 145 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.4% | 104 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.9% | 89 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.3% | 83 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 126 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 111 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 94 |
| 4 | Steering rack | 81 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 66 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 65 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.5% | 415 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.7% | 347 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 21.4% | 214 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.2% | 212 |
| 5 | Tyres | 17.7% | 177 |
| 6 | Other defects | 16.8% | 168 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 81 | 30.9% |
| 60-90k | 136 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 260 | 33.5% |
| 120-150k | 224 | 37.5% |
| 150k+ | 277 | 35.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 235 | 31.5% |
| 2022 | 211 | 33.2% |
| 2023 | 206 | 35.9% |
| 2024 | 179 | 35.8% |
| 2025 | 170 | 35.3% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Movano
On a 2002 Movano, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 22.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (22.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (20.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2002 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
65.8% of the 1,001 2002 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 34.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Vauxhall Movano?
Brakes, recorded in 22.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (20.0%).
Does the 2002 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.9% in the 30-60k band to 35.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,001 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.