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VE05 AYH

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 AYH
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,129 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,899 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

slight leak from steering box

Fail 19 Dec 2024 121,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

slight leak from steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2023 119,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 118,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 118,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,148 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 116,931 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,712 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 115,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,021 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,887 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 111,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,762 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 110,762 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,686 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 104,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,909 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,908 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,545 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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VE05 AYH is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE05 AYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 AYH registered?

VE05 AYH is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is VE05 AYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 AYH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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