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YR05 NGU

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 NGU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,693 miles

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

power steering oil leak o/s./f

Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

power steering oil leak o/s./f

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,453 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,133 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake sticking on

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,442 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,327 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust bracken broken

Fail 29 May 2018 81,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust bracken broken

Fail 10 May 2018 81,303 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 80,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,616 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes(3) that connect on to brake pressure valve (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all three brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all three brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,773 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,280 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,457 miles

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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YR05 NGU is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR05 NGU, 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.

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YR05 NGU is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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