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VN05 GJE

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,761 mi
Last recorded154,761 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GJE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,761 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 150,126 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 150,055 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mount - see chalk marks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Centre chassis rail slightly corroded - see chalk

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear leaf spring shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 142,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,297 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,927 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 109,827 miles

Central brake light not wroking

Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

Central brake light not wroking

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,089 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,089 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,680 miles

Corrosion on chassis/brake pipes and suspension.

Front brake discs have a rusty lip around inner face.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on chassis/brake pipes and suspension.

Front brake discs have a rusty lip around inner face.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,654 miles

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,907 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust pipe still supported.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,907 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust pipe still supported.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,933 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

Rear service brakes out of ballance.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

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

Rear service brakes out of ballance.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,680 miles

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,516 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,343 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 44,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,157 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 37,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 35,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,525 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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VN05 GJE is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VN05 GJE, 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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VN05 GJE is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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