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VX54 NXC

2005 Nissan X Trail

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan X Trail102,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 NXC
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 145,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 145,807 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 140,521 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 140,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,514 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,608 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 121,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,355 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,708 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective bolt loose ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,796 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,550 miles

rear diff front bushes worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 95,471 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear diff front bushes worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,725 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 27,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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VX54 NXC is a 2005 Nissan X Trail in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,770 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 X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 NXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan X Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX54 NXC registered?

VX54 NXC is a 2005 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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