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EK05 VPZ

2005 Nissan Navara

Orange Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

221,316 mi
Last recorded221,316 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VPZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 221,316 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 221,312 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 216,318 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 210,129 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 210,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Fog light show white (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 208,150 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 208,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 189,557 miles

Offside Front TYRE SCUFFING ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 2 Jan 2020 189,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE SCUFFING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 161,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 135,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 102,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,486 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 100,499 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,230 miles

Nearside Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

rear no plate water damage

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,498 miles

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

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

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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EK05 VPZ is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Orange with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 EK05 VPZ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK05 VPZ is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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