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BN55 TYU

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

202,696 mi
Last recorded202,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 TYU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 202,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 202,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion in places

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 182,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 182,652 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 179,274 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper bar corroded under plastic (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 179,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper bar corroded under plastic (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 177,117 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 177,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 173,463 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 173,463 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 169,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 164,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Offside Front driver seat has slight movement in back rest

Offside Rear light is damaged

Oil leak on gearbox and engine underside ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 164,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Offside Front driver seat has slight movement in back rest

Offside Rear light is damaged

Oil leak on gearbox and engine underside ()

Pass 31 May 2016 160,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 160,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 149,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 138,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,737 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 125,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,025 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2011 105,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 92,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 78,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,403 miles

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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BN55 TYU is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN55 TYU, 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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BN55 TYU is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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