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FV05 TKY

2005 Nissan Primastar

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,144 mi
Last recorded210,144 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TKY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 210,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 165,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 190,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 182,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2018 174,500 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear stop lamp lance has damage

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

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2018 174,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle back door (6.2.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear stop lamp lance has damage

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

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2017 161,496 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

N/s/f tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 140,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement no movement at caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wipers stop then washers are used (8.2.1b)

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

Off side front tyre sidewall perrishing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2015 122,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 114,542 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 101,904 miles

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

airbag light on

front indicator lamps cracked

o/s/f beam pattern weak

seat back has been wedge in place

Fail 5 May 2012 101,574 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

airbag light on

front indicator lamps cracked

unable to check play in o/s bottom ball joint appears worn

Pass 20 May 2011 88,196 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 20 May 2011 88,196 miles

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

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

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 14 May 2010 75,467 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 75,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 60,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 60,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 45,209 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 TKY is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV05 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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