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BW55 TUY

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 106,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,158 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 100,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,807 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 85,792 miles

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,903 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,625 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 124,622 miles

Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure seats (10.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 TUY 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

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

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