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DE05 ZHF

2005 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,073 mi
Last recorded157,073 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ZHF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 157,073 miles

Nearside damage

Fail 20 Nov 2018 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside damage

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,443 miles

Front wind screen cracked on the nearside not in the drivers view of the road at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 148,069 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front wind screen cracked on the nearside not in the drivers view of the road at time of test

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wind screen cracked but not in drivers view of the road at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 142,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wind screen cracked but not in drivers view of the road at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,215 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2014 128,854 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged on n/s

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged on n/s

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,803 miles

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

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

n/s headlight damp inside

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bold on both edges

windscreen damaged to n/s

Fail 9 Sep 2013 118,772 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s headlight damp inside

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bold on both edges

windscreen damaged to n/s

Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,788 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s head light damp inside

windscreen damaged n/s

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,413 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

r/n/s tyre outer edge worn

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

front reg plate cracked

r/n/s tyre outer edge worn

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,645 miles

Front screen cracked edge to edge outside swept areas

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

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

Rear nearside tyre worn outer edge

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2011 90,645 miles

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

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

Brake discs all round showing signs of wear and corrosion

Front screen cracked edge to edge outside swept areas

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

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

Rear nearside tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,941 miles

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

slight play on steering rack

tyres worn on outer edges

unable to check centre seat belt as is covered

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,983 miles

nearside wide angle mirror missing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,983 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside wide angle mirror missing

Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,560 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2008 59,559 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DE05 ZHF is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE05 ZHF, 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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DE05 ZHF is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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