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DA05 EUL

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,610 mi
Last recorded182,610 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EUL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 182,610 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S & N/S jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 179,478 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 179,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 175,683 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 175,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 107,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,766 miles

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,766 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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,044 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 50,044 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,190 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside seatbelt slow to retract, retracts when assisted

nearside wiper split at edge and slightly smearing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside seatbelt slow to retract, retracts when assisted

nearside wiper split at edge and slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,599 miles

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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DA05 EUL is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA05 EUL, 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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DA05 EUL is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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