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J666 EDS

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 EDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 94,631 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 94,631 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,505 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,292 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 94,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,233 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 94,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,827 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,697 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

plastic sill covers

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake pads worn

parking brake lever travel getting long

under engine and plastic sill covers

Fail 24 Jan 2013 75,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

engine oil level on minimum

front brake pads worn

parking brake lever travel getting long

under engine and plastic sill covers

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,094 miles

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- lsd

plastic sill covers

some play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack joints

suspect oil leak o/s engine area

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,348 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 63,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front coil springs corroding

heavy dampness to PAS rack

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,401 miles

Stone chip in zone a of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stone chip in zone a of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 42,356 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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J666 EDS is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J666 EDS, 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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J666 EDS is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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