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MX05 KXA

2005 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 KXA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 13 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2025
Fail 14 Feb 2025

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded slightly.

Fail 10 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded slightly.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 105,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

under body corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 105,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 14 Feb 2020
Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,318 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 78,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,425 miles

Offside Rear anti roll link worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,311 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front w/brg free play

exhaust front flexi worn/detiorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Feb 2014 47,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2013 42,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Fail 10 Feb 2012 37,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,088 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 20,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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MX05 KXA is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 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 Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 KXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX05 KXA is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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