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YU05 WGX

2005 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 WGX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 101,551 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 101,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,182 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 99,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 94,987 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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YU05 WGX is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU05 WGX, 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 YU05 WGX registered?

YU05 WGX is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is YU05 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 WGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU05 WGX have outstanding finance?

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