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FJ05 VTN

2005 Nissan Murano

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,005 mi
Last recorded123,005 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 VTN
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 123,005 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

PROPSHAFT MISSING

Fail 14 Apr 2015 122,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 119,680 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 119,680 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 116,303 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 116,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,634 miles

Front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Fail 22 Jul 2011 104,628 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,159 miles

Slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 50,980 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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FJ05 VTN is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Murano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,427 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 Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 VTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FJ05 VTN is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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