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BD55 HXU

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,433 mi
Last recorded179,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HXU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 179,433 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 179,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 168,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 168,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 157,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 157,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 149,177 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 138,553 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 138,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,201 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 122,201 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,418 miles

front disc pads low

n/s front tyre has low tread depth

Fail 7 Jan 2015 117,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front disc pads low

n/s front tyre has low tread depth

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,622 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 109,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,419 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,514 miles

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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BD55 HXU is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD55 HXU, 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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BD55 HXU is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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