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NC05 XLB

2005 Nissan Murano

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 XLB
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,419 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 94,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,290 miles

Offside Front Oil cooler pipe heavily corroded. Photo issued to presenter.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,807 miles

Offside Front Oil cooler pipes heavily corroded.

Rear Exhaust clamp defective.

Rear Rear tyres out of shape.

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush defective. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil cooler pipes heavily corroded.

Rear Exhaust clamp defective.

Rear Rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,703 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 80,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image. headlamp clean needed (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,646 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexis deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,264 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 74,247 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,720 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 66,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,837 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre badly perished / cracked on side wall ()

Offside Rear tyre badly perished on side walls and split on edge of tread

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre badly perished / cracked on side wall ()

Offside Rear tyre badly perished on side walls and split on edge of tread

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,558 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,698 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 40,893 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 40,893 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 38,054 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres feathering on outer edge

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 May 2011 34,476 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 34,476 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,188 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2010 32,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2009 22,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,440 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front tyres worn low on edges

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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NC05 XLB is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Murano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,427 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 Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC05 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NC05 XLB is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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