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FG55 EZA

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,462 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 73,462 miles

Central Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling strut (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,655 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,279 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly poor on inner faces

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 37,428 miles

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar drp link lower rubber split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,428 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar drp link lower rubber split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,207 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,189 miles

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

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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FG55 EZA is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 FG55 EZA, 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 FG55 EZA registered?

FG55 EZA is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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