2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Nissan Primastar MOT pass rate and common faults

958 MOT tests in 2024. 47.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.6%
Failed or needed repairs52.4%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 958 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.8%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics48.7%
  2. Suspension42.2%
  3. Brakes42.0%
  4. Steering14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Body & chassis10.2%
  7. Tyres5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Nissan Primastar?

In 2024, 47.6% of 2005 Nissan Primastar cars passed their MOT first time, across 958 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Nissan Primastar?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Nissan Primastar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).