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AK05 WLE

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,214 mi
Last recorded141,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,365 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 117,310 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked as it goes into the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 111,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,417 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,363 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 82,876 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,639 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but do not appear seriously weakened

o/s and n/s/r brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but do not appear seriously weakened

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but do not appear seriously weakened

o/s and n/s/r brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but do not appear seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,763 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

front and rear brake discs appear in very poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

front and rear brake discs appear in very poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,520 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs worn / deteriorated

steering rack has play n/s

Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs worn / deteriorated

steering rack has play n/s

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,270 miles

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

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 WLE is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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