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SJ04 ADL

2004 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,878 mi
Last recorded174,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 ADL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 174,878 miles

Both side step support bars corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill area corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensation valve ( corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 174,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both side step support bars corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill area corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensation valve ( corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 172,595 miles

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

Front Coolant leak At radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under body corroded in various places but not considered excessive

Fail 6 May 2025 172,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak At radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under body corroded in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 1 May 2024 170,131 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 168,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 166,840 miles

Both front & nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 166,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage missing Both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front & nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 164,492 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower radiator support corroded

Nearside & offside front lower suspension bump stops missing

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

Fail 24 May 2021 164,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.39 as on Information sticker; reading 4.45 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely both rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower radiator support corroded

Nearside & offside front lower suspension bump stops missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 162,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 157,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 157,977 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire adjacent to fuel tank/chassis offside (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 154,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 151,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear chassis rails

Nearside & offside lower front suspension arms - bump stop missing

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 149,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 145,881 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 145,881 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 125,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,236 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 113,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front wiperblade split

Pass 6 Aug 2011 101,647 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front wiperblade split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,270 miles

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

exhaust clamp on gearbox corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,315 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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SJ04 ADL is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ04 ADL, 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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SJ04 ADL is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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