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KJ54 FRN

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 FRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2024 89,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,877 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 82,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,500 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,131 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,776 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,434 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,434 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 50,770 miles

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 May 2011 42,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,304 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,339 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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KJ54 FRN is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJ54 FRN, 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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KJ54 FRN is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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