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BD05 ORJ

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,279 mi
Last recorded195,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ORJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 195,279 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 185,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 176,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 172,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 168,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 168,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 162,092 miles

Offside Front mirror has slight damage

steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,655 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 147,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 140,301 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 132,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,206 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,579 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight crack in o/s wing mirror

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,579 miles

slight crack in o/s wing mirror

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,772 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,772 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 12 May 2009 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 75,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 58,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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BD05 ORJ is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 ORJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD05 ORJ is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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