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BT05 PUO

2005 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,300 mi
Last recorded58,300 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PUO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 56,408 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 54,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 52,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face's badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 51,213 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 51,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,857 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted restricting testers view

Pass 31 May 2017 46,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,166 miles

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside driveshaft,seal onto gearbox is wet.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 39,988 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter is damp but no visible splits.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,242 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Both rear tyres are slightly mis-shapen,possibly worn shock absorbers?

Center stop lamp is disconnected.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard switch lens is loose.

Offside front tyre,outer sidewall is marked,perhaps was spare?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 38,242 miles

Center stop lamp is disconnected.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished.

Both rear tyres are slightly mis-shapen,possibly worn shock absorbers?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard switch lens is loose.

Offside front tyre,outer sidewall is marked,perhaps was spare?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 36,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,281 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 34,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 32,385 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge not in centre 3/4

Pass 29 May 2009 28,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,256 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 PUO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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