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BJ04 GWU

2004 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,309 mi
Last recorded87,309 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Movano108,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 87,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 84,269 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 81,893 miles

advise reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,104 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,131 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 71,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder on very outer edge has splits in more than 1 place (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven out of balance (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder on very outer edge has splits in more than 1 place (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven out of balance (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,402 miles

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 48,316 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,316 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 41,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 33,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2012 28,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s washer jet pipe, broken on wiper

Pass 12 May 2011 25,398 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,384 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2010 21,605 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover under engine

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,169 miles

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

revs low No reading on smoke

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,123 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 11,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ04 GWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BJ04 GWU, 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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What year was BJ04 GWU registered?

BJ04 GWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 GWU shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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