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BG05 CVN

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

204,887 mi
Last recorded204,887 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CVN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 204,887 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 204,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 201,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 201,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 194,466 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 194,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 185,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 175,951 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 175,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 156,217 miles

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

front side lights dim

misting of oil around engine shield

n/s/ wiper smears screen and noisy

o/s/ wiper smear screen

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2011 156,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

front side lights dim

high level brake light inop

misting of oil around engine shield

n/s/ wiper smears screen and noisy

o/s/ wiper smear screen

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,058 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 1 Oct 2010 128,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

high level brake light not working

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,989 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 97,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,033 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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BG05 CVN is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BG05 CVN, 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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What year was BG05 CVN registered?

BG05 CVN is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is BG05 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 CVN shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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