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BU55 ARA

2020 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Nissan Elgrand107,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 ARA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,858 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 89,817 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,085 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 72,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 69,658 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 69,658 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,926 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BU55 ARA is a 2020 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2020 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 107,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU55 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 6 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU55 ARA registered?

BU55 ARA is a 2020 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is BU55 ARA safe to buy?

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