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VN55 FWF

2005 Nissan Murano

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FWF
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 99,027 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,463 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 96,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 92,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 88,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,989 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,393 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 63,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 57,923 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,726 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,984 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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VN55 FWF is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Murano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,427 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 Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 FWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Murano typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Murano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN55 FWF registered?

VN55 FWF is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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