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GJ53 BKN

2004 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,742 mi
Last recorded174,742 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BKN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 174,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front prop shaft slider worn

side step support brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 173,321 miles

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

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 173,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 171,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 165,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 159,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 155,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front bump stop worn away

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

pedal rubbers anti slip worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 150,681 miles

PAS fluid low

minor leak from exhaust joint

rear spring front and rear bushes worn

rear spring hanger prescribed areas corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 150,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

PAS fluid low

front propshaft unserviceable

minor leak from exhaust joint

rear spring front and rear bushes worn

rear spring hanger prescribed areas corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 145,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 145,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 139,221 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 133,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 127,020 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 29 May 2012 118,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 118,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 110,844 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 104,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 94,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 94,741 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 88,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 80,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,266 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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GJ53 BKN is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 GJ53 BKN, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ53 BKN is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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