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NJ54 VBB

2004 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,605 mi
Last recorded143,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 VBB
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 143,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 142,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 140,358 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 135,821 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 21 Apr 2021 134,380 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,143 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 133,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 133,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

underside, breather pipes corroded through , for gearbox

Fail 30 Sep 2017 127,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired mounting bracket corroded away (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

pipe work corroded away underside[breather pipes]

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,669 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 123,562 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel wont turn , brake seized on (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 115,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,085 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,085 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2012 100,879 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 100,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2011 99,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,065 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 93,058 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,713 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 79,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,345 miles

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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NJ54 VBB is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ54 VBB, 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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NJ54 VBB is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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