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VF04 EWS

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 EWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 51,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to some underside components

Pass 21 May 2022 51,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,831 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

general corrosion to the underside and components

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,311 miles

Corrosion to floor rails

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 48,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to floor rails

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel brake pipes across lower suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underbody and brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension components corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2016 45,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,682 miles

n/s/f brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

o/s/r metal brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,073 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 41,073 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,441 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 39,431 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,771 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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VF04 EWS is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VF04 EWS, 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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VF04 EWS is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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