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FV05 AVM

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,763 mi
Last recorded196,763 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 AVM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 196,763 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 191,325 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 189,118 miles

Advise o,s front jacking point corroded.

Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 180,163 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 171,096 miles

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

crack in screen lower edge

n/s rear outer lamp clear lense damaged

o/s front upper strut top mounting knocking noise on steering lock

Fail 15 Mar 2019 171,057 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess All cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

crack in screen lower edge

n/s rear outer lamp clear lense damaged

o/s front upper strut top mounting knocking noise on steering lock

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,452 miles

Crack in screen

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Crack in screen

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,913 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack along bottom of screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 151,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack along bottom of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 144,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,473 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough to rotate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 128,730 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 128,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 121,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 22 Mar 2012 114,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 92,106 miles

front number plate cracked

oil round engine and gearbox

slight lip on front brake discs

slight play in both n/s and o/s steering rack knuckles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2010 92,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

oil round engine and gearbox

slight lip on front brake discs

slight play in both n/s and o/s steering rack knuckles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,994 miles

slight smear from wipers , o/s/f door check strap loose/noisy , stone chip in screen , front number plate cracked , n/s/r tyre worn low/nail in tread , rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,994 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight smear from wipers , o/s/f door check strap loose/noisy , stone chip in screen , front number plate cracked , n/s/r tyre worn low/nail in tread , rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,940 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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FV05 AVM is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FV05 AVM, 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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FV05 AVM is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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