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A5 MDB

2013 Nissan Elgrand

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,896 mi
Last recorded173,896 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Elgrand111,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MDB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 173,896 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 173,893 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser bar d-bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed, tyre deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 156,118 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are going cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged but not affecting the light output. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 156,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is also out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are going cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged but not affecting the light output. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, 2.5 mm, and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm Inner rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 141,479 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both front dip beams. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, 2.5 mm, and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm Inner rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 123,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,142 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,357 miles

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

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

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

headlights just giving beam image

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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A5 MDB is a 2013 Nissan Elgrand in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 111,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 MDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A5 MDB is a 2013 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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