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NR04 YFM

2004 Nissan El Grand

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,567 mi
Last recorded207,567 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan El Grand135,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YFM
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 207,567 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 207,560 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 204,104 miles

All suspension items front and rear have mild corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2024 204,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension items front and rear have mild corrosion

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 184,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,320 miles

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

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

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 2 Feb 2021 139,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2021 139,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges run soft (5.2.3 (e))

battery terminal covered in acid

Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges run soft (5.2.3 (e))

battery terminal covered in acid

Pass 12 Mar 2019 128,176 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 128,176 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,052 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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NR04 YFM is a 2004 Nissan El Grand in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 135,601 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NR04 YFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan El Grand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NR04 YFM registered?

NR04 YFM is a 2004 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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