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VN55 EKC

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

209,339 mi
Last recorded209,339 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EKC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 209,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 209,322 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member as marked near rear spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing both sets (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure nuts not long enough (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 191,109 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear leaf springs worn

chassis corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 191,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear leaf springs worn

chassis corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 182,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 182,225 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 176,697 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

o/s/f tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2019 176,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

o/s/f tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,479 miles

4 leds inop in centre stop light

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 171,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

4 leds inop in centre stop light

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 166,413 miles

3 leds out in centre stoplight

Offside front seatbelt slightly fraied

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2016 166,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

3 leds out in centre stoplight

Offside front seatbelt slightly fraied

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2015 161,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake pads getting low

advise several lights out in centre brake light

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2015 16,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake pads getting low

advise several lights out in centre brake light

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,760 miles

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

back window not secured o/s/r

Fail 9 Dec 2014 152,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

back window not secured o/s/r

o/s/r hand and foot brake low effort

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 124,815 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,453 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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VN55 EKC is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VN55 EKC, 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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VN55 EKC is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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