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FM54 EGV

2005 Nissan Primastar

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 144,105 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 144,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 141,091 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2016 141,091 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,742 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 132,742 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,430 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 124,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,785 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 114,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,937 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 103,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,959 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 91,959 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,113 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,940 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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FM54 EGV is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FM54 EGV, 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 FM54 EGV registered?

FM54 EGV is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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