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BM53 MFZ

2006 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,611 mi
Last recorded133,611 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Elgrand103,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 MFZ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 133,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 133,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,379 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 4 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts and worn to 3mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats fully loaded,not allowing full test of adult seatbelts

Fail 16 Apr 2025 121,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 4 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts and worn to 3mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats fully loaded,not allowing full test of adult seatbelts

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,270 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 109,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,733 miles

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

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 MFZ is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 103,775 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 MFZ, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BM53 MFZ registered?

BM53 MFZ is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is BM53 MFZ safe to buy?

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