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2015 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,729 mi
Last recorded194,729 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Nissan Elgrand112,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL53 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 194,729 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 194,729 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 186,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 16 98H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 16 98H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 182,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 182,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 177,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both,advise attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamp images deteriorating

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 8 Apr 2022 169,076 miles

Nearside Front oil leaks above steering rack

bolt in plate around rear air con heavily corroded

exhaust flexi poor condition

heat shield on near side catalytic converter poor condition/ insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2022 169,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front oil leaks above steering rack

bolt in plate around rear air con heavily corroded

exhaust flexi poor condition

heat shield on near side catalytic converter poor condition/ insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2020 144,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,388 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 126,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,371 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer treads strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer treads strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,871 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 71,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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HL53 NFC is a 2015 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 112,843 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 HL53 NFC, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HL53 NFC is a 2015 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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