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EJ05 TVT

2005 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 TVT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 161,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 160,992 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))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 152,801 miles

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

chassis and under vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 152,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis and under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 147,969 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear anti roll bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Whole chassis corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from front to rears and rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front transfer prop front and rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 127,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 73,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,262 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 68,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 45,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 21,388 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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EJ05 TVT is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 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 Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 TVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ05 TVT is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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