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SS55 LEX

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 LEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,005 miles

Front Headlamps Faded aim only just met

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,090 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front slight seepage from steering rack

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,938 miles

front arb link gaiters split

front discs worn and corroded

front tyres perished

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear tyres close to limit

slight oil leak

track rod end gaiters split

Fail 26 Jul 2023 66,938 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front arb link gaiters split

front discs worn and corroded

front tyres perished

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear tyres close to limit

slight oil leak

track rod end gaiters split

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,905 miles

Front Both side tyres have slight wear on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,519 miles

Nearside Rear slight crack in inner tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,824 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,824 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,110 miles

parking brake only 16%

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SS55 LEX is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 SS55 LEX, 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 SS55 LEX registered?

SS55 LEX is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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