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DV51 FHM

2001 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,711 mi
Last recorded9,711 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Movano107,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 9,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to brake flexible hoses are rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through tread areas, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside fuel tank support strap's rusting and deteriorating.

Fail 12 Sep 2025 9,698 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper lever stuck in on position. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to brake flexible hoses are rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through tread areas, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside fuel tank support strap's rusting and deteriorating.

Pass 13 Sep 2024 9,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside lower door mirror glass cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes to brake flexible hoses and both pipes to brake caliper are rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 9,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 8,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to off side and near side box sections under steps

light blue smoke on acceleration

near side front mirror lower glass cracked

noise from front suspension

under vehicle rusty

welded repaired area covered

Fail 11 Jul 2022 8,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor inside vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to box sections under off side and near side front steps

light blue smoke on acceleration

near side front mirror lower cracked

noise from near side front suspension

under vehicle rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2022 8,750 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Lower outer step area corroded

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play but not excessive

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front steering rack boot has oil stains

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear lower area of cab corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 6,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 6,800 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 4,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 3,481 miles

Nearside Front knocking noise / suspect coil spring

Nearside Front top suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak minor

n/s/f lower mirror glass cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2018 3,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front knocking noise / suspect coil spring

Nearside Front top suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak minor

n/s/f lower mirror glass cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,168 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner steering inner joint play

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 155,168 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner steering inner joint play

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,321 miles

n/s both top ball joints rubber bushes slightly deteriorating

o/s/f jacking has slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 149,305 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 149,305 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 145,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 145,785 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,511 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 136,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 130,513 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 125,700 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play in top ball joint

nearside rear anti roll bar bush is secure but top bolt is working loose

rear brake discs lipped

slight exhaust blow

Fail 7 Jul 2010 125,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play in top ball joint

nearside rear anti roll bar bush is secure but top bolt is working loose

rear brake discs lipped

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jul 2009 119,897 miles

load valve stiff

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

offside front wheel bearing noisey

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 5 Jul 2008 80,749 miles

rear shock absorbers damp

rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,152 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,152 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,068 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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DV51 FHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 107,710 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 DV51 FHM, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV51 FHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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