2017 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
1,764 MOT tests on the 2017 Vauxhall Movano are in this dataset, and 83.8% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 17.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.8% of all tests — 7.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and headlamp — position lamp alone was recorded 94 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.4% in the 0-30k band and 16.3% in the 150k+ band, a 5.9-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 244 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.9% | 121 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.5% | 97 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 63 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.2% | 57 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 94 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 77 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 58 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 58 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 53 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 50 |
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 | 19.7% | 347 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.0% | 283 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 210 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.2% | 127 |
| 5 | Suspension | 6.1% | 108 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.9% | 87 |
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 | 240 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 449 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 418 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 341 | 18.5% |
| 120-150k | 180 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 135 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 372 | 16.4% |
| 2022 | 333 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | 338 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 370 | 19.5% |
| 2025 | 351 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Movano
On a 2017 Movano, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.9% 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.
- Visibility (5.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2017 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
83.8% of the 1,764 2017 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by brakes (6.9%).
Does the 2017 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,764 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.