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KY05 YZJ

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Blue Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,144 mi
Last recorded114,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,144 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 109,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 109,722 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,284 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive offside of rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,368 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,110 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,373 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,074 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,390 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,153 miles

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

nsf washer jet

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,622 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,886 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 33,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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KY05 YZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Blue with a 5,667cc 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 KY05 YZJ, 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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KY05 YZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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