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EK55 JVU

2005 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,428 mi
Last recorded175,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Interstar102,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 JVU
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 175,428 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Contaminated oil (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Split rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Both sides damaged lens (4.2.1 (b))

Both sides mirror damaged

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Coolant level low

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Every panel damaged

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 173,989 miles

Both sides rear lamps lens broken and repaired with tape

Exhaust rubbers are perished

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

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Rear brake discs corroded surface

Smeary wipers

Fail 25 Jul 2018 173,867 miles

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

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

Smeary wipers

Both sides rear lamps lens broken and repaired with tape

Exhaust rubbers are perished

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

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Rear brake discs corroded surface

Pass 13 Jul 2017 164,963 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR

ALL REAR LAMP REPAIRED WITH TAPE

N/S/F TYRE LOW

REAR DISCS A LITTLE SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2016 154,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 154,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 141,145 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 141,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 124,407 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 124,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 117,224 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 117,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,317 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2011 94,009 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 78,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,420 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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EK55 JVU is a 2005 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,434 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK55 JVU is a 2005 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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