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BC05 PTX

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

254,320 mi
Last recorded254,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PTX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 254,320 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 254,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 239,851 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded and front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2023 225,693 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside edges

nearside front drop link creaking

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering rack ends/steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2023 225,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside edges

nearside front drop link creaking

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering rack ends/steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2022 207,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sligfht travel in foot operated hand brake

Pass 11 Jan 2021 194,164 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inside edges

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges close to legal limits

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rubber boot perished on offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight travel in foot operated hand brake

Fail 11 Jan 2021 194,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inside edges

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges close to legal limits

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rubber boot perished on offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight travel in foot operated hand brake

Pass 1 Aug 2019 178,418 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2019 178,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Jul 2018 163,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 163,466 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front both front tyres worn badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 163,285 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front both front tyres worn badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 151,950 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 151,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BC05 PTX is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 105,417 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 PTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC05 PTX is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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