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BW55 TEV

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,152 mi
Last recorded151,152 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 TEV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 151,152 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component all round rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 151,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component all round rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 143,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 137,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 136,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 129,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 129,751 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,512 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,346 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 127,748 miles

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

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 TEV is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

BW55 TEV is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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