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FH04 VHG

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Blue Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,193 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 61,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 57,452 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,032 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame & suspension components corroded

Stone chip in wind screen

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in wind screen

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside stone chip in wind screen

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,523 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 52,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,877 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,623 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,663 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,525 miles

Advise o/s/f seat tilt inop Advise chip in front screen

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Advise o/s/f seat tilt inop Advise chip in front screen

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,957 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes starting to rust also n/s/r/ and o/s/f tyres close to limit and very slight bulge on o/s/f/ tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,430 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,010 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,510 miles

front discs are worn/lipped

one of tail pipe clamps is missing is still being held secure by other clamp

rear discs are corroding

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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FH04 VHG is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Blue with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH04 VHG, 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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FH04 VHG is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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