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AE05 XZV

2005 Nissan Murano

Orange Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,917 mi
Last recorded124,917 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XZV
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,917 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides causing knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank wind deflector loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 120,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly loose

Rear Fuel tank trim loose

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust mount bolt missing

Fail 10 Aug 2021 108,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust mount bolt missing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 104,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 78,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/65/18H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,458 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,137 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,135 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,893 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges.

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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AE05 XZV is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Orange with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Murano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,427 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 XZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Murano typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Murano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 XZV is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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