2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Nissan Elgrand MOT pass rate and common faults

640 MOT tests in 2024. 65.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.3%
Failed or needed repairs34.7%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 640 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.9%
  2. Suspension17.2%
  3. Brakes12.8%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Nissan Elgrand?

In 2024, 65.3% of 2004 Nissan Elgrand cars passed their MOT first time, across 640 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan Elgrand?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Nissan Elgrand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).