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GW55 XDB

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,262 mi
Last recorded173,262 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XDB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 173,262 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering fluid seepage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet partially clogged but no impact on visibility

Fail 26 Jan 2026 173,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Power steering fluid seepage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet partially clogged but no impact on visibility

Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 153,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 140,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 115,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 114,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GW55 XDB is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GW55 XDB, 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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What year was GW55 XDB registered?

GW55 XDB is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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