CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK55 LKP

2005 Nissan Primastar

Bronze Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,048 mi
Last recorded102,048 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LKP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 102,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,453 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind found when rotated by hand

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,211 miles

Front Tyre(S) cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2021 97,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,911 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 93,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 90,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 90,653 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,086 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides- rack end shafts (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracking to sidewall

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,532 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides- rack end shafts (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,515 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,515 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,836 miles

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

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
Full Nissan Primastar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK55 LKP is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Bronze with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK55 LKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK55 LKP?

You can check the full history of AK55 LKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK55 LKP registered?

AK55 LKP is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AK55 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 LKP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK55 LKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK55 LKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.