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RY05 SMX

2005 Nissan Murano

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,133 mi
Last recorded116,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads aprox 3 to 4000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust clamps corroded

front and rear cross members corroding

Pass 28 May 2019 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 107,792 miles

all suspension components corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2017 102,579 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 102,579 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken corroded (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2016 95,852 miles

exhaust corroded

slight power steering leak from rack pinion

Pass 20 May 2015 84,733 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly worn and perished

Pass 23 May 2012 71,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,482 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

o\s rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,482 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

o\s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2010 56,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,163 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)

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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RY05 SMX is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY05 SMX, 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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RY05 SMX is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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