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BC05 SWU

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 SWU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,719 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2024 68,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 68,523 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak N/S/R. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,035 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 SWU is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

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