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BF06 MBY

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,746 mi
Last recorded177,746 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 177,746 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear chassis surface rust

Fail 23 May 2023 177,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear chassis surface rust

Pass 24 May 2022 175,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 175,391 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 168,465 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip centrel (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 168,465 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip centrel (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 167,788 miles

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

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

chassis has surface corrosion

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Feb 2019 160,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 148,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 133,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 122,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer light lense broken

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer light lense broken

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,527 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,340 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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BF06 MBY is a 2006 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 2006 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,080 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 BF06 MBY, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF06 MBY is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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