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BW54 YJH

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YJH
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 130,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,756 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 121,857 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,976 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,449 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 127,237 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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BW54 YJH is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 105,417 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 BW54 YJH, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW54 YJH registered?

BW54 YJH is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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