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SW54 BXV

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,862 mi
Last recorded89,862 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,862 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg double skin section just behind drivers wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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))

back inner panel and inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust system clamps and bolts corroded

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight corrosion on inner rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,854 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s double skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,851 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg double skin section just behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside 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 23 Jan 2019 88,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,912 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 81,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,674 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,674 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,950 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,124 miles

brake pipes corroded,nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear and both front to rear

rear exhaust clamps missing

slight leak from steering rack

slight play from steering (offside)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust clamps missing

slight play from steering arm (offside)

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,057 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,419 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,337 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SW54 BXV is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SW54 BXV, 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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SW54 BXV is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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