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KW04 ZLN

2004 Nissan El Grand

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,990 mi
Last recorded166,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan El Grand135,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 ZLN
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 166,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 162,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 157,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 151,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 150,391 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 150,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 148,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 146,356 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 146,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 146,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Fail 3 Feb 2018 146,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 139,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,153 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 131,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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KW04 ZLN is a 2004 Nissan El Grand in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 135,601 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW04 ZLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KW04 ZLN registered?

KW04 ZLN is a 2004 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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