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SM05 VOU

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,987 mi
Last recorded129,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VOU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,987 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 129,987 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,720 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 129,718 miles

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF LEAF SPRINGS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OF LEAF SPRING CROSS MEMBER BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 129,699 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross mounting within 30 cm of leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross mounting within 30 cm of leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 114,395 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,199 miles

various parts and places slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,571 miles

All brake pipes front and rear corroded

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,389 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,646 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,059 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,487 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 VOU is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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