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BW55 RUA

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RUA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025
Pass 20 Aug 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 215,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 168,948 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 159,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 156,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,880 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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BW55 RUA is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW55 RUA, 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 BW55 RUA registered?

BW55 RUA is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BW55 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW55 RUA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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