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SM05 BHE

2005 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,659 mi
Last recorded54,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BHE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 54,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and tailpipe incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

advise all shock absorber outer covers corroded

advise nearside front and rear flexible brake hose corroded

advise nearside lower ball joint worn

advise offside and nearside side steps corroded

advise rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 54,628 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 54,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,697 miles

advise both rear shock absorber outer covers corroded

advise exhaust tailpipe end broken and corroded

advise nearside wiper blade torn

advise offside and nearside front ball joints worn

advise offside front brake pipe and flexible hose corroded

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2022 53,697 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise both rear shock absorber outer covers corroded

advise exhaust tailpipe end broken and corroded

advise nearside wiper blade torn

advise offside and nearside front ball joints worn

advise offside front brake pipe and flexible hose corroded

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 53,478 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and nearside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear chassis several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise nearside wiper blade

advise offside and nearside rear shock absorbers outer cover corroded

advise offside front brake hose and brake pipe corroded

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

advise tailpipe corroded and end broken

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,397 miles

advise both headlights image reduced

advise both rear brake back plates corroded

advise offside front lower ball joint worn

Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

advise both headlights image reduced

advise both rear brake back plates corroded

advise offside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,083 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,083 miles

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,681 miles

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 49,681 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,195 miles

advise exhaust leak at front section

advise rear body mountings corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,545 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 41,545 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mountig (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front bumper mountings coroded

Pass 23 May 2016 38,206 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear chassis outriggers corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 38,203 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 35,927 miles

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

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

front offside bump stop rubber bonding deteareated

general under carrage showing corrosion

nearside front bump stop rubber deteareated

Pass 26 May 2014 38,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,236 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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SM05 BHE is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 SM05 BHE, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM05 BHE is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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