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AE05 BXU

2005 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,134 mi
Last recorded142,134 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BXU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 142,134 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2020 142,120 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel fixings differ

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel fixings differ

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2019 139,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 139,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working and rear lens insecure [broken] (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure lens insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 135,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure lens insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,566 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber split [still supported]

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering linkage

Fail 12 Jul 2016 127,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering linkage

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,430 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 121,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 116,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 116,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 97,335 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,271 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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AE05 BXU is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 BXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 BXU is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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