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BC05 SWX

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,606 mi
Last recorded153,606 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 153,606 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 153,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose 2nd row (7.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,604 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 143,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,348 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 133,269 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,694 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 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

BC05 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is BC05 SWX safe to buy?

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