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FN05 TAU

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 103,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 102,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, central and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe near junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,475 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,116 miles

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing (7.1.1)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 72,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,891 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,266 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,065 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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FN05 TAU is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN05 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN05 TAU is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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