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VX05 RTZ

2005 Nissan X Trail

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,264 mi
Last recorded156,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan X Trail102,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 RTZ
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 156,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 147,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 147,691 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 139,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 123,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 113,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,962 miles

Both rear tyres side walls signs of cracking and slightly perished

General corrosion on underbody

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 70,013 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 70,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,988 miles

N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE FULL OF WATER.

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE FULL OF WATER.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,612 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of age and the inner edges are close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,049 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,493 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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VX05 RTZ is a 2005 Nissan X Trail in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 RTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan X Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX05 RTZ registered?

VX05 RTZ is a 2005 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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