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BC05 UAB

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,621 mi
Last recorded216,621 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 UAB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 216,621 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 205,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 205,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 197,259 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 197,259 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 183,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 183,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 170,316 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 170,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 159,856 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 147,945 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,845 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 UAB is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

BC05 UAB is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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