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DG05 FNW

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

208,035 mi
Last recorded208,035 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FNW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 208,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 194,715 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slightly on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter misty of oil on both sides

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and tapped with a black solid tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 194,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on the dashboard (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slightly on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter misty of oil on both sides

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and tapped with a black solid tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 175,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 13 Jan 2021 175,339 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant bottle empty

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s/front indicator lens broken

Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 145,653 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 144,829 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rear bumper damaged and insecure

steering rack gaiters damp

Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rear bumper damaged and insecure

steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 30 Sep 2015 144,781 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 144,781 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

power steering fluid level below ninimum

Pass 8 Sep 2014 138,292 miles

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

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

Offside front tyre worn.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 138,292 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

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

Offside front tyre worn.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 121,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,911 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,463 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,135 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,135 miles

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

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

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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DG05 FNW is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver 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 DG05 FNW, 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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DG05 FNW is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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