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VU05 CEX

2005 Nissan Murano

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,663 mi
Last recorded130,663 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CEX
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating/perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,478 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 119,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,228 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,804 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f inner track rod slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,056 miles

o/s/f inner track rod slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges and perished

Fail 26 Feb 2013 69,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges and perished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,068 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 61,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,630 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,692 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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VU05 CEX is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Black 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 VU05 CEX, 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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VU05 CEX is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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