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BJ05 NHC

2005 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,365 mi
Last recorded182,365 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NHC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 182,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 182,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 167,572 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2016 167,209 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2015 152,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 152,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 139,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 124,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,385 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,248 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 54,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,632 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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BJ05 NHC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ05 NHC, 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 BJ05 NHC registered?

BJ05 NHC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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