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CX05 VTU

2005 Nissan Interstar

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Interstar102,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VTU
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 120,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,896 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 119,834 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust shield rubbing on hand brake cable

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 116,196 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 113,947 miles

some areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,601 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 110,577 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 105,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,851 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 104,851 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,933 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,101 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,968 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 94,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 86,145 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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CX05 VTU is a 2005 Nissan Interstar in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX05 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX05 VTU is a 2005 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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