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GX05 VUU

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,172 mi
Last recorded152,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 VUU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 152,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 149,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,816 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 132,807 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,511 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 100,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,691 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 85,691 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (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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GX05 VUU is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX05 VUU, 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 GX05 VUU registered?

GX05 VUU is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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