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FG55 UWW

2005 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UWW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 106,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,964 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 89,962 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,245 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,245 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 82,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 75,971 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2016 71,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,709 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,788 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to expose ply or chords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,266 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,321 miles

offside rear lamp unit,protector damaged.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,708 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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FG55 UWW is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 UWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FG55 UWW is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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