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FG54 YUL

2004 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,954 mi
Last recorded169,954 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 YUL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 169,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

all under side as age related corrosion

all welding repairs covered in heavy under seal

Fail 25 Jun 2025 169,904 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe with flexi section to middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear spring front attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel likely to become detached mounting crossmember corroded (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,454 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 159,447 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 149,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 133,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,411 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,407 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 103,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 87,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 81,742 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 81,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,564 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,533 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,637 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,213 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,978 miles

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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FG54 YUL is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 FG54 YUL, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG54 YUL is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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