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BU04 FVJ

2004 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FVJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General rust on vehicle on body and chassis and suspension componants

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,929 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,472 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 105,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,318 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,762 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,367 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 833,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 833,331 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 69,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 647,743 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 64,737 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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BU04 FVJ is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 FVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 FVJ registered?

BU04 FVJ is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is BU04 FVJ safe to buy?

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