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BV05 SZX

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,911 mi
Last recorded40,911 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 SZX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,911 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 40,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,780 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing noisy

Fail 13 Jun 2023 34,757 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed play in tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,812 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,508 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 18,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,948 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 13,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 11,264 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,609 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 8,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,696 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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BV05 SZX is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV05 SZX, 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 BV05 SZX registered?

BV05 SZX is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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