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AP04 ABF

2004 Vauxhall Movano

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,131 mi
Last recorded147,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Movano108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 ABF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 147,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,549 miles

Front corrosion both outer sills

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 141,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion both outer sills at front

Pass 25 Oct 2022 135,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 135,307 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 135,302 miles

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

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

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

Central Front bonnet safety catch seized

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 133,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended left hand passenger seat belt buckle does not latch onto belt tongue - belt thus unusable (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support clip missing from rear caliper flexible brake pipe steel section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,032 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 130,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 125,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 125,069 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,821 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 123,797 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nail in offside rear

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,089 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 92,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,706 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,199 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,199 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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AP04 ABF is a 2004 Vauxhall Movano in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 108,093 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 AP04 ABF, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP04 ABF is a 2004 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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