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AU05 YBX

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

206,427 mi
Last recorded206,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YBX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 206,427 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s lower screen not yet to fail criteria but very close (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 198,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front small amount of free play inner drag link inner/rack

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front outriggers corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 190,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil @ limit (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack @ bottom very close to view @ limit (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion both front outer jacking points but not in load bearing areas @ this time

corrosion starting both outer sills and above rear springs but not yet to excess

Pass 22 Aug 2022 182,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s/f bottom not yet in view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion through both front outer chassis at jacking points but not yet in prescribed areas but getting close

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

Pass 6 Aug 2021 172,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

belly pan fitted also small dent o/s sill

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

stone chip outside sweep of the blades

Pass 4 Aug 2020 163,668 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

belly pan fitted. dent o/s sill

both dip beam aims on lower min marks

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

stone chip outside sweep of the blades

Pass 12 Aug 2019 156,933 miles

belly pan fitted. Dent o/s sill and steering a little stiff

Pass 23 Aug 2018 149,152 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front damp (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes coated with grease

belly pan fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,527 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes coated with grease

dent o/s sill

slight play inner rack areas

stone chip outside sweep

Pass 4 Aug 2016 132,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes coated with grease

belly pan fitted also dent o/s sill

stone chip outside sweep

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint at limit at time of test (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside sill dented

Rear tyres both at 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,270 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 117,270 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,214 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 100,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,966 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 81,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 7 Aug 2010 81,122 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,081 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU05 YBX is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU05 YBX, 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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AU05 YBX is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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