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CU04 YLZ

2004 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,860 mi
Last recorded71,860 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YLZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axal corroded

power steering low effort

Fail 6 Nov 2025 71,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axal corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,657 miles

Rear chassi corroding

Reversing lamp inop

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,725 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring U bolts corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring U bolts corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,707 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 68,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lamp is also damaged (4.7.1 (a))

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

power steering drive belt a bit slack

rear chassis and leaf springs corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2019 68,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/70/16 and is also badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is also badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lamp is also damaged (4.7.1 (a))

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

power steering drive belt a bit slack

rear chassis and leaf springs corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,259 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

both rear tyres splitting in tread [255/70/16h]

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering noisy on lock

Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

both rear tyres splitting in tread [255/70/16h]

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering noisy on lock

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,398 miles

1 exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

both rear tyres cracking/splitting in tread [255/70/16h]

corrosion in brake pipes at rear compensator

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,169 miles

EXHAUST REAR HANGER BROKEN

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD

Play in propshaft centre bearing DETERIORATED ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 65,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST REAR HANGER BROKEN

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD

Play in propshaft centre bearing DETERIORATED ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,722 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

corrosion in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [255/70/16h]

power steering belt noisy on lock

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,736 miles

corrosion in exhaust + 1x rear mounting bracket broken

corrosion in some brake pipes, unable to check properly due to grease

n/s/f tyre started to wear on outer edge

slight weep on both front outer cv boots

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,896 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

grease around both front outer cv boots

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edge of tread [255//70//16h]

unable to check some brake pipes due to grease

Fail 18 Nov 2013 59,844 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

1x rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

grease around both front outer cv boots

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edge of tread [255//70//16h]

possible bind on o/s/r wheel?

unable to check some brake pipes due to grease

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,173 miles

corrosion started in brake pipes at rear

exhaust back box bracket broken

n/s/f tyre has nail in edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped outer edge of tread [255/70/16]

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion started in brake pipes at rear

exhaust back box bracket broken

n/s/f tyre has nail in edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped outer edge of tread [255/70/16]

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,817 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm [255/70/16h]

corrosion started in some brake pipes at rear

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edges of tread

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but supported by others

slight weep from both front cv boots

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,159 miles

front suspension sat close to bump stops?

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,510 miles

both wipers split on ends

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges [255/70/16t]

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 44,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,031 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit 255/70/16

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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CU04 YLZ is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU04 YLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU04 YLZ is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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