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VU05 AHF

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AHF
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,199 miles

Advise rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,923 miles

Advise centre exhaust box corroded

Advise rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,121 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounted corroded. Exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Main chassis corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OS headlight security.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Binding and efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounted corroded. Exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Main chassis corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OS headlight security.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,063 miles

Chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,392 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Oct 2018 81,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake bind OSR

Corrosion to chassis

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,475 miles

offside washer jet blocked

Fail 2 Oct 2017 80,475 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,756 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,920 miles

Advise condition of wiper blades.

Advise slight drag osr hand brake.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,313 miles

Advise condition of centre exhaust box

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,313 miles

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

Advise condition of centre exhaust box

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,198 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting loose

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,806 miles

some play in n/s and o/s rear shakle bushes

some play in o/s/f lower shocker bush

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,637 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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VU05 AHF is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 AHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 AHF registered?

VU05 AHF is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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