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BT05 HKO

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HKO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 83,194 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,277 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 82,277 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,916 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,916 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,174 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 74,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 74,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 66,242 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 66,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 63,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,649 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,079 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,724 miles

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 1 May 2009 29,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 29,377 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 26,852 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 26,852 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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BT05 HKO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 HKO, 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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What year was BT05 HKO registered?

BT05 HKO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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