2004 Nissan Elgrand · 2,339 MOT tests
2004 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2004 Nissan Elgrands fail 31.6% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Elgrand years (2,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 31.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 77,651
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,339
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15%
- Suspension12.7%
- Brakes7.1%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.95%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 2.74%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.48%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Rear fog lamp not steady red 2.39%
A rear fog lamp that is not steady red can confuse following drivers, so the bulb or wiring needs checking.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.1%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.25%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2004 Nissan Elgrands fail 31.6% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Elgrand years (2,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.95% of tests), position lamp not working (2.74% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Nissan Elgrand shows 77,651 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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