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OU04 YAJ

2004 Nissan Interstar

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,241 mi
Last recorded111,241 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Interstar103,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 YAJ
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 111,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central inner and outer sill holed

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,083 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 110,995 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 109,436 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 109,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front most spring hanger corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,379 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 108,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,776 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

oil leak at filter housing

Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,776 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sump guard (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

oil leak at filter housing

rear pads look low

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,888 miles

n/s/r outer sill in poor condition

slight interaction at both rear lights

Fail 24 Aug 2016 94,888 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heat sheild loose

n/s/r outer sill in poor condition

slight interaction at both rear lights

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,971 miles

Nearside n/s sill corroded and coated

major oil leak

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside n/s sill corroded and coated

major oil leak

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,796 miles

heat sheild loose

n/s steering rack boot deterioated

o/s c.v boot has been repaired

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,796 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

heat sheild loose

n/s steering rack boot deterioated

o/s c.v boot has been repaired

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,051 miles

n/s/f brake has slight kick

n/s/r disc pitted

o/s/r tyre low

slight play at o/s steering

n/s sill corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,051 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f brake has slight kick

n/s/r disc pitted

o/s/r tyre low

slight play at o/s steering

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,007 miles

clutch bite low,oil leak from gear box

horn note could be better

Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,007 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

clutch bite low,oil leak from gear box

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,933 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,133 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,083 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 51,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,959 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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OU04 YAJ is a 2004 Nissan Interstar in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,686 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU04 YAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU04 YAJ is a 2004 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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