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BC05 RUJ

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,670 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Apr 2026 130,664 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,926 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2024 124,920 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,639 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 123,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 118,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 111,619 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,748 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 RUJ is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 RUJ registered?

BC05 RUJ is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is BC05 RUJ safe to buy?

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