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FM54 MKP

2005 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 MKP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,504 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 93,500 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 81,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,273 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 75,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,716 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 72,706 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 68,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,331 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sudewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 41,045 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 37,745 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,820 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 18,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,593 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 MKP is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM54 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

FM54 MKP is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FM54 MKP safe to buy?

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