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FM55 PUU

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,306 mi
Last recorded213,306 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 PUU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 213,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 195,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 177,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 157,279 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 8 Sep 2017 156,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc corroded plus lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

washers poor.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,521 miles

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

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

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

n/s washer jet blocked.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 104,327 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 104,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,402 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 81,522 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,622 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split but still full secure

slight play n/s steering arm

slight play o/s steering arm

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,340 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,449 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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FM55 PUU is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM55 PUU, 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 FM55 PUU registered?

FM55 PUU is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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