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DF05 GKO

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

142,548 mi
Last recorded142,548 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GKO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,548 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 142,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 140,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,828 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,827 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,273 miles

accident damage at nearside front door

front brake pads wearing thin

phone holder attached to offside front lower windscreen zone B not seriously affecting drivers view

wear at both front brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2016 125,065 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

accident damage at nearside front door

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

noise from drive belt area

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear and spare tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit

phone holder attached to offside front lower windscreen zone B not seriously affecting drivers view

suspect wear at front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,607 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 116,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,228 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 104,228 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 93,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 93,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,595 miles

air bag lamp on

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre

oil leaks and oil filter corroding

service lamp on

slight play at upper steering column

smear at front wiper blades

spare wheel carrier damaged

weak return at nearside front seat belt

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside rear missing )

Fail 13 Nov 2012 85,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

air bag lamp on

engine oil level at minimum,oil leaks and filter corroding

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre

service lamp on

slight play at upper steering column

smear at front wiper blades

spare wheel carrier damaged

weak return at nearside front seat belt

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside rear missing )

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,242 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,122 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,275 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,981 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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DF05 GKO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DF05 GKO, 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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DF05 GKO is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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