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VH05 VKY

2005 Nissan Murano

Orange Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,087 mi
Last recorded85,087 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH05 VKY
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sided (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 81,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sided (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 78,089 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 51,278 miles

o/s/f track rod end getting worn

Fail 23 May 2017 51,278 miles

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

o/s/f track rod end getting worn

Pass 31 May 2016 49,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre age cracked and wearing thin on outer edge. no exposed cording or banding though

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 40,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 May 2013 37,008 miles

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

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

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

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

center to rear exhaust joint corodded but not leaking

ewl on

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2012 32,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 32,909 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 17,981 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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VH05 VKY is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Orange with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Murano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,427 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VH05 VKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Murano typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Murano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VH05 VKY registered?

VH05 VKY is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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