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FP55 MHZ

2005 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 MHZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,764 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,327 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 31,149 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 31,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,329 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 26,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To and from load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 20,301 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 20,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside door check strap insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2017 18,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 16,927 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 15,285 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 15,285 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped on test (3.5.1b)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 13,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 12,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 8,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 7,254 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 7,254 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 5,415 miles

front wiper blades split

o/s front tyre inner side wall small split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 3,901 miles

o/s rear lamp cover damaged

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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FP55 MHZ is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP55 MHZ, 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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FP55 MHZ is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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