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VK05 SYC

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,516 mi
Last recorded143,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SYC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 143,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2026 143,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 142,170 miles

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 142,161 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

truck bed corroded/holed

Pass 1 Jul 2024 140,495 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bed floor corroded/holed

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 140,490 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake test aborted due to pipe bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bed floor corroded/holed

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,945 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and underside lightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 137,496 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all of chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 137,481 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all of chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 135,876 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and underside lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and underside generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes either greased or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped/cracked outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 132,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes either greased or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped/cracked outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,907 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip/crack outside zone a of wind screen

Fail 19 Jun 2018 129,907 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip/crack outside zone a of wind screen

Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes are greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside and Chassis are covered in surface rust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,685 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,645 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 116,645 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,917 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,224 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

aux. drive belt missing

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,267 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,267 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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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VK05 SYC 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 67.9%.

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 VK05 SYC, 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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VK05 SYC is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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