2007 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Vauxhall Movano passed 71.7% of its 1,388 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (29.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (16.3%) and lighting & signalling (16.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and ball joint — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 144 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 37.5% in the 0-30k band and 27.9% in the 150k+ band, a 9.6-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 23.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.3% | 226 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 223 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 133 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.4% | 75 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 70 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.9% | 54 |
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) | 144 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 96 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 96 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 83 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 6 | Wipers | 63 |
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 | 38.4% | 533 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.4% | 450 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.0% | 250 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 240 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.8% | 219 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 13.8% | 192 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 48 | 37.5% |
| 30-60k | 77 | 23.4% |
| 60-90k | 146 | 30.1% |
| 90-120k | 256 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 249 | 30.1% |
| 150k+ | 584 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 259 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 285 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 293 | 32.4% |
| 2024 | 297 | 31.0% |
| 2025 | 254 | 28.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Movano
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 16.3% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (16.3% 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 (16.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.6% 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 2007 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 1,388 2007 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Vauxhall Movano?
Brakes, recorded in 16.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.1%).
Does the 2007 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 37.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,388 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.