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EJ04 PBU

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,223 mi
Last recorded185,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 PBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 185,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 185,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 185,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 172,385 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 172,385 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 164,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 164,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 149,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 149,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 127,272 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,033 miles

Steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,425 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,917 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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EJ04 PBU is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ04 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ04 PBU is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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