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FL55 VOP

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VOP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gear box noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2024 97,134 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gear box noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,485 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,293 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased over (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Mar 2020 67,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,144 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have small cuts in the inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,138 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have small cuts in the inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,482 miles

o/s/r brake cable chafed and poor

Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,482 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r brake cable chafed and poor

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,898 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 49,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 45,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,346 miles

cannot see pad life

Fail 8 Nov 2011 31,289 miles

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

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

cannot see pad life

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,447 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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FL55 VOP is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL55 VOP, 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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What year was FL55 VOP registered?

FL55 VOP is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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