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BC05 PYA

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

265,841 mi
Last recorded265,841 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PYA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 265,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 262,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 258,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 246,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear under body has surface rust

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 229,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 211,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 211,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 197,340 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 172,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 147,177 miles

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 PYA is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYA, 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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What year was BC05 PYA registered?

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

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