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AP05 BFA

2005 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primera71,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,365 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,365 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front bumper damage

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,468 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,512 miles

front bumper loose

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper loose

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 May 2015 80,377 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade not clearing the back window effectivley

Pass 29 May 2014 76,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,219 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 75,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,198 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 May 2013 75,198 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,749 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads close to limits

battery not secured

Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,749 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads close to limits

battery not secured

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,886 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,014 miles

the front washer jets are semi-working

Fail 13 Jun 2008 53,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the front washer jets are semi-working

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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AP05 BFA is a 2005 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,213 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 Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 BFA is a 2005 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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