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EN05 LZS

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,895 mi
Last recorded86,895 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 86,844 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,491 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 77,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 77,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,037 miles

Fuel hose corroded under body to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to rear from under body to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 72,034 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel hose corroded under body to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to rear from under body to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,352 miles

front brake imbalance high

n/s and o/s rear brakes have slight fluctuation / judder

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,412 miles

front dics and pads starting to wear

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,377 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,709 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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EN05 LZS is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN05 LZS, 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.

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What year was EN05 LZS registered?

EN05 LZS is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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