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GM05 BVH

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,491 mi
Last recorded174,491 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BVH
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 174,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 174,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 160,050 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 160,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic headlamp misty / disscoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Erratic operation. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic headlamp lens misty / disscoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 150,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn / knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower suspension wishbone ball joint dust cover perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic headlamp misty / disscoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Erratic operation. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic headlamp lens misty / disscoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 136,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play / movement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 136,179 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Outer lamp. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light to rear. Red bulb is discoloured. (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play / movement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 124,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,094 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle ()

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 117,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced has a part of light source flashing as well (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside center row ()

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed from being out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm where tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside center row ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm and excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear excessively worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,872 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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GM05 BVH is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 105,417 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM05 BVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GM05 BVH is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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