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AK05 AYB

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,946 mi
Last recorded205,946 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AYB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 205,946 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 205,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Electrical Plug Mounting Plate (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 195,368 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside And Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 186,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 186,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 186,021 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to nearside rear brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter leaking (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 185,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 183,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 172,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 172,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 160,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front slightly perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 160,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front slightly perishing

Pass 13 May 2017 149,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 140,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 140,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 130,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 118,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,438 miles

crack through bottom of windscreen but not really obstructing view

Fail 22 Apr 2013 107,438 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

crack through bottom of windscreen but not really obstructing view

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 85,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,237 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre on 2 mm ( legal limit 1.6mm ).

Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1) O/S/R Tyre on 2 mm ( legal limit 1.6mm ).

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,082 miles

1) Crack in windscreen, ( lower section ).

2) Nail in N/S/F Tyre.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,577 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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AK05 AYB is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 AYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 AYB is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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