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BT05 HLC

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,498 mi
Last recorded162,498 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 162,498 miles

Central Rear seat belt stock covers missing

Fail 18 Oct 2021 162,497 miles

Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear seat belt stock covers missing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 158,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 158,690 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 151,905 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 151,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected whilst shaking front wheels from side to side

Fail 23 Oct 2018 146,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected whilst shaking front wheels from side to side

Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,347 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 140,336 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,216 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,193 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 165,885 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,380 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,792 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,218 miles

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

rear pads worn thin

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,130 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,466 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,466 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,446 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 HLC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT05 HLC, 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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BT05 HLC is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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