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BF56 FWL

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 103,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 100,855 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 100,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 75,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,915 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 66,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,303 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,478 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,223 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 56,223 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,997 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2015 50,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,689 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,931 miles

both n/s outer tyre sidewalls damaged

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack joints worn

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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BF56 FWL is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 BF56 FWL, 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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BF56 FWL is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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