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BK05 TUO

2005 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 TUO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 147,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 139,119 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2019 139,119 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 131,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 123,093 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,615 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,601 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,148 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,489 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,489 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,671 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,865 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 48,049 miles

offside and nearside front wiper blades split- require replacing

offside front and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,356 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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BK05 TUO 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 72.2%.

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 BK05 TUO, 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 BK05 TUO registered?

BK05 TUO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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