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VN05 FXE

2005 Nissan D22

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,570 mi
Last recorded176,570 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan D2286,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FXE
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 176,570 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 176,535 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 172,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 168,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 168,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 164,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 162,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 159,747 miles

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

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

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2018 157,171 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2017 155,505 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2016 148,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,102 miles

front headlights detierated

Fail 17 Aug 2013 125,735 miles

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

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 125,735 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 109,025 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 109,025 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 98,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 88,342 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 88,342 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 76,234 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 76,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 59,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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VN05 FXE is a 2005 Nissan D22 in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 FXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan D22 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 FXE registered?

VN05 FXE is a 2005 Nissan D22, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is VN05 FXE safe to buy?

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