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BC05 RCY

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,946 mi
Last recorded130,946 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RCY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 130,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 115,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,391 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 97,393 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 97,391 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,404 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,404 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,892 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,265 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 RCY is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

BC05 RCY is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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