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AP05 PKE

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,303 mi
Last recorded139,303 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PKE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 135,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight free play in rack end

Fail 12 Jul 2023 130,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,220 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 121,119 miles

both bottom ball joints worn

o/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,161 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,448 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,826 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,283 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,651 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,502 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damag(cords not exposed)

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

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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AP05 PKE is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 PKE, 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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AP05 PKE is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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