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BF55 SWX

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,918 mi
Last recorded184,918 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SWX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 184,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 184,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 177,629 miles

oil leak-x2 front chassie legs/floor areas corroded-front brake discs wearing thin-rack play-o/s/f/ seat belt sticking-service and parking brakes passed on limits

Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 174,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,050 miles

parking brake passed on limits

wipers smearing-both front floor areas to inner sills corroded-n/s/f shocker damp-o/s/f tyre outer edge worn-both rear tyres outer walls perished

Fail 10 Oct 2018 165,050 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing-both front floor areas to inner sills corroded-n/s/f shocker damp-o/s/f tyre outer edge worn-both rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,128 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf (2.7.3)

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,870 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 149,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened To calipher (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened To calipher (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,619 miles

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

damage to nearside rear wing (not sharp)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 131,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre stop light not working

damage

damage to nearside rear wing (not sharp)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 114,842 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 114,842 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,860 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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BF55 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF55 SWX, 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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BF55 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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