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SA05 XEP

2005 Nissan Murano

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,720 mi
Last recorded98,720 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XEP
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under-seal. Both sides. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 98,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under-seal. Both sides. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 98,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel housing marked with yellow crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel housing and outer sill marked with yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel housing marked with yellow crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel housing marked with yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel housing marked with yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 97,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,439 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,511 miles

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

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

General under body corrision

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,753 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 83,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,075 miles

Front and rear suspension corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle exhaust mount bracket missing but exhaust system supported

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2017 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front and rear suspension corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle exhaust mount bracket missing but exhaust system supported

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,427 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Corrosion on front and rear suspension

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,531 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,531 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,528 miles

OSF tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,950 miles

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking outer wall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking outer wall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,353 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,859 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SA05 XEP is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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 SA05 XEP, 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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SA05 XEP is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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