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BL53 NHZ

2004 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,806 mi
Last recorded152,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 NHZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 152,806 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

side steps corroded os and ns

Pass 24 Jan 2025 149,073 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both headlamp lenses glazed

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

General corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2022 142,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general . Heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 139,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general . Heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 136,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All; (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 136,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All; (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,558 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 133,558 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 126,613 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

both rear shocks soft

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,474 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,789 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,789 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,287 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,179 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 19 Jan 2007 46,054 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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BL53 NHZ is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 NHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 NHZ is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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