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AP04 AEW

2004 Vauxhall Movano

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

162,047 mi
Last recorded162,047 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Movano108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 162,047 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 161,939 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 161,200 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack gaitor loose

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,615 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 148,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear off leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear off leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 135,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear off leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear off leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 128,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 118,647 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,538 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,788 miles

front jacking points rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,383 miles

OSF CV BOOT DAMP

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,412 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded & scored

suspect both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,194 miles

rear discs marked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,194 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

rear discs marked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,752 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 51,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,936 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 46,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 AEW is a 2004 Vauxhall Movano in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEW, 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 AEW is a 2004 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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