2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

201 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 201 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements11.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.0%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  7. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative4.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes42.3%
  2. Lights & electrics35.3%
  3. Suspension17.4%
  4. Body & chassis14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  6. Steering8.5%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2004 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 201 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).