2005 Nissan Elgrand · 4,312 MOT tests
2005 Nissan Elgrand reliability
2005 Nissan Elgrands fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Elgrand years (4,312 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Elgrands: 29%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 76,265
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,312
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Nissan Elgrand
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Suspension10.7%
- Brakes6.9%
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.39%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.32%
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 2.3%
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 1.97%
A rear fog lamp that is not steady red can confuse following drivers, so the bulb or wiring needs checking.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.57%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.48%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (2.3%)
Other years
Every Nissan Elgrand year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand reliable?
2005 Nissan Elgrands fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Elgrand years (4,312 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Nissan Elgrand MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.85% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.39% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Nissan Elgrand have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Nissan Elgrand shows 76,265 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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