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VU55 YZZ

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,550 mi
Last recorded125,550 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YZZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 125,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded and cracked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Vehicle chassis has been extensively repaired and sealed.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,823 miles

nearside side repeater has a snorkel fitted in front of it, chassis has been welded and sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 107,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 102,656 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,300 miles

Both front tyres tread stepped inner edges slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,300 miles

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

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

Both front tyres tread stepped inner edges slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,937 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,923 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,654 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,836 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,836 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,143 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

grease around both cv gaitors

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,925 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,003 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VU55 YZZ is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU55 YZZ, 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 VU55 YZZ registered?

VU55 YZZ is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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