2005 Nissan Primastar · 3,794 MOT tests
2005 Nissan Primastar reliability
2005 Nissan Primastars fail 54.1% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Primastar years (3,794 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- 54.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primastars: 52.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 145,107
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,794
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.3% of tests fail here (152% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 50% 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 Primastar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.9%
- Suspension27.8%
- Brakes23.7%
- Steering12.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Tyres7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.41%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.78%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.59%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 5.38%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.38%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.02%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.86%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.75%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.33%)
Other years
Every Nissan Primastar year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Nissan Primastar reliable?
2005 Nissan Primastars fail 54.1% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Primastar years (3,794 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Nissan Primastar MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.41% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.78% of tests), position lamp not working (8.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Nissan Primastar have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Nissan Primastar shows 145,107 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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