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SW05 JGF

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,966 mi
Last recorded166,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 JGF
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 166,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 164,704 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strapped in place/filler neck assembly insecure nearside rear area

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA/GEARBOX UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subject to extensive restorative repairs/undersealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 164,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and upper units x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and upper units x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel cylinder/hub leaking (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose unit strapped in place (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler neck unit insecure

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff unit leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 146,705 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 146,705 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,748 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 128,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 128,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 120,728 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 118,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 118,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,256 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,256 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 105,222 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 105,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,258 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly down on performance

Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly down on performance

Pass 8 May 2012 86,807 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,730 miles

flud leak from offside rear wheel

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

Fail 5 May 2011 76,730 miles

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

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

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

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

flud leak from offside rear wheel

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside rear brake low effort

Pass 10 May 2010 67,734 miles

Oil leak

offside rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,881 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r brake low reading

slight oil leak from rear hubs

Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,799 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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SW05 JGF is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW05 JGF, 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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SW05 JGF is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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