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AU55 VPE

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,214 mi
Last recorded185,214 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VPE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 185,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 185,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 180,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 180,384 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 175,731 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 175,728 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 167,778 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 167,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 157,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 148,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 148,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 143,563 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 121,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,296 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,711 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 69,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,132 miles

nearside rear lamp outer cover broken

Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,132 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp outer cover broken

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,963 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,375 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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AU55 VPE is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 VPE, 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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AU55 VPE is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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