2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate and common faults

679 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 679 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault7.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    23 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.9%
  2. Brakes19.7%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags9.6%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Body & chassis8.0%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%

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: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. 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 Primera?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2005 Nissan Primera cars passed their MOT first time, across 679 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Nissan Primera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).