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VX04 MGJ

2004 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,511 mi
Last recorded52,511 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 MGJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 52,511 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 52,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 32,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 25,678 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 24,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,314 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 24,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 23,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VX04 MGJ is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 VX04 MGJ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX04 MGJ registered?

VX04 MGJ is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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The MOT history for VX04 MGJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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