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BF56 FYP

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,029 mi
Last recorded167,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 167,029 miles

O/S front jacking point corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 165,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

abs pump housing corroded

front brakes tight

head light lens dull /crazed just make out beam pattern

Fail 24 Jun 2025 165,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper lever way off its stop (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

abs pump housing corroded

head light lens dull /crazed just make out beam pattern

Pass 24 Jun 2024 163,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

abs pump corroded

head light lens crazed

Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes slight bind

parking brake only just meets requirment

rear fog light outer lens missing

Pass 17 Jun 2022 162,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear above tank slight corrosion in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front tyre splits in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2021 161,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 159,809 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2020 159,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 157,969 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 148,369 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (lowest effort) (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 148,369 miles

Front Oil leak

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (lowest effort) (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 140,495 miles

O/s/r parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 10 May 2017 140,495 miles

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

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

O/s/r parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 25 May 2016 129,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 129,489 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2015 115,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 105,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 92,955 miles

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

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

slight play at nsf steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2012 80,250 miles

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

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

tyre size 205/65/16C - 8ply

Pass 21 May 2011 67,294 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2011 67,821 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2010 55,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc

Pass 18 May 2010 55,853 miles

front disc

Pass 21 May 2009 39,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FYP 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 72%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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