2005 Nissan Terrano · 1,124 MOT tests
2005 Nissan Terrano reliability
2005 Nissan Terranos fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Terrano years (1,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Terranos: 45.1%)
- 46.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Terranos: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 110,105
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,124
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 12.8% of tests fail here (332% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% 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 Terrano
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure22.3%
- Suspension22.2%
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Brakes12.9%
- Seat belts and airbags12.8%
- Steering9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.85%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.76%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.96%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Position lamp not working 5.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.25%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Stop lamp not working 4.27%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.06%) · Wheel bearing slight play (14.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.26%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (11.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.07%)
Other years
Every Nissan Terrano year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Nissan Terrano reliable?
2005 Nissan Terranos fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Terrano years (1,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Nissan Terrano MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.85% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.76% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Nissan Terrano have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Nissan Terrano shows 110,105 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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