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VX05 BFA

2005 Nissan Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pick Up85,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BFA
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 67,219 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust close to fouling at front & rear

Fail 22 May 2017 67,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 61,616 miles

Nearside Rear lamp faded

c.v. boots deteriorating / leaking

child seat fitted -unable to test rear seatbelts fully

exhaust blowing from flexible section

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front tyres worn towards inside areas

some corrosion to chassis etc.

wipers could be better

Fail 17 May 2016 61,612 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lamp faded

c.v. boots deteriorating / leaking

child seat fitted -unable to test rear seatbelts fully

exhaust blowing from flexible section

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front tyres worn towards inside areas

some corrosion to chassis etc.

wipers could be better

Pass 27 May 2015 56,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

exhaust generally deteriorating

front exhaust clamp corroded & rattling

Fail 27 May 2015 56,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust generally deteriorating

front exhaust clamp corroded & rattling

Pass 2 May 2014 50,547 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 50,547 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,657 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight scrubing on o/s/f inner side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,098 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,684 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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VX05 BFA is a 2005 Nissan Pick Up in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 85,504 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 BFA registered?

VX05 BFA is a 2005 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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