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LG05 TVM

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Yellow Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 TVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,537 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on front suspension components

Fail 16 Jun 2026 77,537 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,292 miles

Rear diff pinion seal slight weep

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,292 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear diff pinion seal slight weep

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mist of oil on power steering rack

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front wiper blades worn

slight leak from rear diff pinion oil seal area

steering rack misted with fluid

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades worn

slight leak from rear diff pinion oil seal area

steering rack misted with fluid

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,157 miles

both indicator side repeater lamps faded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,697 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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LG05 TVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Yellow with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LG05 TVM, 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 LG05 TVM registered?

LG05 TVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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