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HG55 VRC

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,223 mi
Last recorded180,223 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VRC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 180,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 164,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 163,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 160,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 148,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,431 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 142,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,777 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,579 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak on diff seal

Fail 14 Mar 2014 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak on diff seal

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,875 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,455 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,702 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,405 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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HG55 VRC is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG55 VRC, 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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HG55 VRC is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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