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DY09 FCJ

2009 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Navara86,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 FCJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,659 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 129,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear of chassis near leaf spring mounts becoming corroded

rear tub becoming corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 121,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont buckle up (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear of chassis near leaf spring mounts becoming corroded

rear tub becoming corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,296 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,807 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,537 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 48,281 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,616 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 4,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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DY09 FCJ is a 2009 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 86,647 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY09 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY09 FCJ is a 2009 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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