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BH53 FLY

2004 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Elgrand104,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 FLY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,212 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,165 miles

headlamp pattern weak

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 85,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BH53 FLY is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 104,907 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BH53 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BH53 FLY registered?

BH53 FLY is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BH53 FLY safe to buy?

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