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GX55 RBF

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,589 mi
Last recorded208,589 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 RBF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 208,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 198,975 miles

Both side rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Both side rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Various oil leak but not excessive

Fail 6 Mar 2025 197,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both side rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Both side rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer position light not working

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

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2024 174,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 173,932 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r18 99wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 151,679 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 151,679 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 134,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2021 127,339 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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GX55 RBF is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 RBF, 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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GX55 RBF is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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