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BF54 VGU

2004 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Patrol87,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VGU
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 130,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 126,357 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 97,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,561 miles

Oil leak Nearside front hub unit inner

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,044 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,306 miles

front steering swivels corroded

o/s front tyre worn(inside edge)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,650 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,170 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 46,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,496 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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BF54 VGU is a 2004 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 VGU registered?

BF54 VGU is a 2004 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 VGU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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