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LJ05 VNZ

2005 Noble M400

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,063 mi
Last recorded39,063 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Noble M40022,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VNZ
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 39,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 34,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,086 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 28,398 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2020 27,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 27,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 27,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 25,469 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 25,469 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,437 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 23,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 22,330 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 22,330 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2010 18,585 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,584 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

offside front top suspension ball joint boot split

various under body panels insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 14,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,080 miles

How Reliable is the Noble M400?

Based on 2,215 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27
Headlamp aim too high 23
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LJ05 VNZ is a 2005 Noble M400 in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Noble M400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 22,454 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 Noble M400 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 VNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Noble M400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Noble M400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 VNZ registered?

LJ05 VNZ is a 2005 Noble M400, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 VNZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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