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CE05 VDZ

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VDZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 147,898 miles

Chip in screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,461 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 133,461 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 127,240 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 127,237 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 110,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,183 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,183 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,719 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,278 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,257 miles

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

front o/s bumper damaged

slight free play in steering rack

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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CE05 VDZ is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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 CE05 VDZ, 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 CE05 VDZ registered?

CE05 VDZ is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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