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FX05 VAM

2005 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 VAM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,508 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 113,508 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 113,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (bulb) (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,373 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHED - ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP

O/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER - ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,604 miles

Front brake pads 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

added 1.5 litres of engine oil

headlamp lenses faded

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box rusty (7.1.2)

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer box rusty

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,722 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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FX05 VAM is a 2005 Nissan Serena in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,961 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 Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX05 VAM registered?

FX05 VAM is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX05 VAM safe to buy?

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