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EK05 HTU

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,827 mi
Last recorded71,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 71,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 70,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 68,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,398 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 60,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,060 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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EK05 HTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK05 HTU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 HTU registered?

EK05 HTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is EK05 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 HTU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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