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YJ54 RLW

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 RLW
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,994 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,993 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 80,578 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 73,045 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 73,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,392 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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YJ54 RLW is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 105,417 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 RLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ54 RLW registered?

YJ54 RLW is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is YJ54 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ54 RLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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