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BM53 LHE

2004 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,379 mi
Last recorded229,379 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan Elgrand104,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LHE
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 229,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

oil mist around sump

Fail 17 Oct 2022 229,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

oil mist around sump

Pass 4 Oct 2021 228,549 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 228,524 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 204,981 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 204,980 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both o/s and n/s. The anti-roll bar has excessive lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 173,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 142,967 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower (bush just below shock) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower (bush just below shock) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,216 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BM53 LHE is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 104,907 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM53 LHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BM53 LHE is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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