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FC04 VLH

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Lpg 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,373 mi
Last recorded142,373 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,373 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor damage on sill edges at front around jacking point

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake down on efficiency. Combined parking brake of 17%

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,479 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor damage on sill edges at front around jacking point

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 132,479 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor damage on sill edges at front around jacking point

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Hub attachment bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,820 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor damage on sill edges at front around jacking point

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill damaged at front around jacking point (sill covers fitted)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sill at front around jacking point (sill covers fitted)

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,591 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 113,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general age related corrosion to underbody

Fail 21 Oct 2019 113,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general age related corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,654 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,998 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 25 Jul 2013 81,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 80,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filter starting to corrode

inner surfaces of rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake disc backing plate insecure

o/s/f seat belt webbing fraying slightly

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket slightly loose/insecure

rear inner and outer brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion on brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,465 miles

handbrake grabbing on offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,042 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 63,042 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,488 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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FC04 VLH is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FC04 VLH, 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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FC04 VLH is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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