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BU61 ZZJ

2011 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

327,890 mi
Last recorded327,890 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Movano112,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 ZZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 327,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 327,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 321,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 321,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 308,391 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside lags (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 288,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 271,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 271,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn adjoining the lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute on offside (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 262,226 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 262,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation side /slide loading door will not operate from the inside. (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight fluctuation, lags slightly on service brake and the parking brake is only 66percent of offside.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 248,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre partially deflated

the last inch of all four brake pipes prior to hoses are starting to shale.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 248,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre partially deflated

the last inch of all four brake pipes prior to hoses are starting to shale.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 226,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 226,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp removed and placed in rear of vehicle. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 205,287 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 184,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake clearly lagging behind in efficiency and park brake readings (just good enough)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,879 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,720 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 3,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,581 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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BU61 ZZJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU61 ZZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU61 ZZJ registered?

BU61 ZZJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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