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BN55 ZNC

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

215,210 mi
Last recorded215,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 215,210 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 215,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 212,945 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 207,517 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 207,517 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 207,510 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tow bar electrics socket damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2021 195,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 189,144 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 189,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 175,256 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 175,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,461 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 162,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 144,937 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 144,660 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 132,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,643 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 120,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,414 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,428 miles

O/S/R tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

Small crack at screen

Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

P.A.S. oil level at reservior low and nearing MINIMUM limit

Small crack at screen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,230 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread, and abit worn at inner/outer tread edges

N/S/R tyre worn near limits of wear at outer edge

Rear outer b/pads low (esp N/S/R, almost ON limits of wear)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,810 miles

Front discs are worn

Slight dampness on fuel tank

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,201 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,572 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 ZNC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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