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VN04 HXJ

2004 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,794 mi
Last recorded95,794 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 HXJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 95,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,445 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,362 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step frame (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 86,112 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 86,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken off axle (1.1.17 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component modification unsafe cap missing (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle in general tow bar should not be used (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody condition poor and covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2020 82,339 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp including registration plate lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody condition poor and covered in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,270 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

under body condition poor

Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,269 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

under body condition poor

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,578 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis + body and suspension (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis + body and suspension (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,568 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount failed due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis + body and suspension (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis + body and suspension (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake lever on brake drum is stiff

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake lever on brake drum is stiff

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear Exhaust system bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 6 Jul 2015 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear Exhaust system bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 7 Jul 2014 58,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

minor surface corrosion on chassis

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

minor surface corrosion on chassis

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,564 miles

exhaust box showing signs of slight deterioration;

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 42,947 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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VN04 HXJ is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 VN04 HXJ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN04 HXJ is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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