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BN55 TYC

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

216,575 mi
Last recorded216,575 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 TYC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 216,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 216,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 216,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 215,462 miles

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

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

oil leaking from underside engine/gearbox

Fail 29 Mar 2023 215,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

oil leaking from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 5 Apr 2022 213,982 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 213,972 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinks to floor under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure rear strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 211,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 207,251 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 207,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 204,497 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail suface corrosion from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail suface corrosion from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 204,497 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail suface corrosion from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail suface corrosion from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 199,886 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 199,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 192,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 184,460 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 173,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 165,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 165,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 133,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,337 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 104,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,675 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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BN55 TYC is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 TYC, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN55 TYC registered?

BN55 TYC is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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