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DG05 FPL

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,879 mi
Last recorded164,879 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 164,879 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 164,879 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 158,622 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 144,380 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to wear on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 144,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre treads starting to wear on the inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,418 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad broken up (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,790 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,790 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,223 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,732 miles

front brakediscs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,922 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 73,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,635 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 60,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,822 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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DG05 FPL is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FPL, 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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What year was DG05 FPL registered?

DG05 FPL is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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