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AP06 EDV

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,902 mi
Last recorded168,902 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 168,902 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level on minimum

Fail 11 Feb 2026 168,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 16 Jan 2025 158,523 miles

Front indicator outer lenses missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 158,481 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wire hanging down (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front indicator outer lenses missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,912 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake stiff

Pass 10 Dec 2022 135,986 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 124,015 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

both front indicator lenses missing

front wipers not always parking in correct location

Fail 4 Nov 2021 124,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front direction lenses missing

Offside Front seat belt slow too retract

coolant bottle empty

front wipers dont always stop in the park position

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,605 miles

Front windscreen wipers not turning off correctly or in correct position

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door handle insecure but still opens the door

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack to nearside of screen but not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,604 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant tank empty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front windscreen wipers not turning off correctly or in correct position

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door handle insecure but still opens the door

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack to nearside of screen but not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,474 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake cable starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Mudflap loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers clear screen but do not operate correctly

Fail 17 Oct 2019 97,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant tank empty

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake cable starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Mudflap loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers clear screen but do not operate correctly

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,554 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,517 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,868 miles

surface rust developing on rear suspension an fuel tank straps

Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,859 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front cable to lever (3.5.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement near side front (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement near side rear (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement off side front (3.5.1k)

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

side lamp switch difficult to turn on

surface rust developing on rear suspension an fuel tank straps

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,042 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links and /D/ bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,558 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 51,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,119 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,350 miles

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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AP06 EDV is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,080 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 AP06 EDV, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP06 EDV is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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