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CF57 RZL

2007 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,929 mi
Last recorded160,929 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Elgrand109,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 RZL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 160,929 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp More than 1/2 not functioning

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Washer jet needs attention

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Steering rack, has a light misting of oil

Pass 11 Sep 2024 154,377 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

exhaust box peeling the first skin

Fail 11 Sep 2024 154,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box peeling the first skin

Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 142,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,973 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside efficiency lags behind. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 133,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside efficiency lags behind. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,333 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2020 110,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED unit. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw, across tread. ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 100,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED unit. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw, across tread. ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,591 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Multiple light source position lamp partially not working. Recommend repair or replacement.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,591 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Multiple light source position lamp partially not working. Recommend repair or replacement.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb 501. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,920 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Not just bulb. Suspect bulb holder faulty due to corrosion. (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outside shoulder. 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,097 miles

baby seats in the rear unable to check all belts

Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

baby seats in the rear unable to check all belts

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,733 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CF57 RZL is a 2007 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 109,139 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 CF57 RZL, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CF57 RZL is a 2007 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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