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NG54 BWU

2004 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,581 mi
Last recorded163,581 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 163,581 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis has some corrosion

Pass 11 May 2026 162,462 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

overall corroded under the car

Fail 11 May 2026 162,462 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

overall corroded under the car

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,317 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 155,597 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 159,098 miles

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 6 Mar 2019 142,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Mar 2019 142,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt missing unable to test (7.1.2 (a))

Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,682 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,682 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable Idler (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,537 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

front propshaft uj has slight play

nsf bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 70,410 miles

all brake pipes fitted at rear of vehicle corroded

play in o/s/f lower damper bush

Fail 15 May 2013 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake pipes fitted at rear of vehicle corroded

play in o/s/f lower damper bush

Pass 10 May 2012 64,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 59,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,021 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,483 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,483 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,924 miles

adv osr tyre worn close to legal limit

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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NG54 BWU is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 NG54 BWU, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG54 BWU is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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