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BL54 OFA

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

151,013 mi
Last recorded151,013 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OFA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,013 miles

Handbrake could be better at O/S.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leaking at PAS pipe at back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R tail lamp cracked.

O/S 1/4 panel bashed.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers holed and corroded. Rear shocker mounts corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 151,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Effected when indicator on. Suspect earth problem. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut missing at top bolt. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake could be better at O/S.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leaking at PAS pipe at back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R tail lamp cracked.

O/S 1/4 panel bashed.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers holed and corroded. Rear shocker mounts corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,309 miles

N/S/R tail lens cracked and holed.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers corroded and holed but not affecting strength of floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 144,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect an earth issue. (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner tie rod loose in track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R tail lens cracked and holed.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers corroded and holed but not affecting strength of floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 137,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp cover holed.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

centre parking brake cable quite corroded.

front bumper and grille damaged but acceptable.

rear springs appear weak.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 137,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt excessively worn power steering belt slipping. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort at both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 see advise o/side close. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp cover holed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

centre parking brake cable quite corroded.

front bumper and grille damaged but acceptable.

rear springs appear weak.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,820 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp slight damage

front jacking points corroded and weak

oil leaks at engine

Fail 28 Sep 2018 130,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort at both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light stays on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tail lamp slight damage

front jacking points corroded and weak

oil leaks at engine

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,548 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both suspension arms slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp cover damaged

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 124,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both suspension arms slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp cover damaged

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,304 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted both appear to be slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tail lamp cover damaged

rear springs not a matched pair but acceptable

Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank insecure frontmost support bracket missing & rearmost repaired with string and silicone (Krystoff Job ?) (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wisher has poor effort (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both have no dip beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint well Donald ducked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort is poor and nearside is very poor callipers not returning a dodgem car would have better parking brake (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted both appear to be slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

earth fault at offside headlamp

nearside rear tail lamp cover damaged

rear springs not a matched pair but acceptable

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,954 miles

brake pipes corroded and greased in places

fuel tank straps corroded

high level stop lamp inop

nearside taillamp slight damage

Fail 5 Jun 2015 105,954 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded and greased in places

fuel tank straps corroded

high level stop lamp inop

nearside taillamp slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,663 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside tail lamp cover damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside tail lamp cover damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake cable corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,808 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,224 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,550 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,218 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,989 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 51,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,043 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,783 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BL54 OFA is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 BL54 OFA, 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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BL54 OFA is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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