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GJ55 XUO

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XUO
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,558 miles

Body not fully secure x2 rear passenger compartment body mounting corroded to excess (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive firewall/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure x2 rear passenger compartment body mounting corroded to excess (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive firewall/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,358 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 74,358 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 69,559 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to LsV (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system To LSV (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To LSV (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

2x exhaust clamps loose

Both front top arm bushes worn

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

both front headlight beam pattern poor

light corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,002 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,199 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

central parts of chassis are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 59,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

central parts of chassis are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,624 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Step corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load valve sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 54,624 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Step corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load valve sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,374 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,237 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 51,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 49,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes on load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,678 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 46,672 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 43,150 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2014 43,150 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2014 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust bracket broken although exhaust still supported

unable to check rear tyres and wheel bearings due to rear wheels binding

Pass 20 May 2013 41,240 miles

Oil leak

corrsion to underside

Fail 20 May 2013 41,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

corrsion to underside

Pass 9 May 2012 38,163 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 56,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,419 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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GJ55 XUO is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 XUO, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ55 XUO is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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