2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

740 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 740 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.9%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  9. Washers: not working2.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes40.8%
  2. Lights & electrics27.0%
  3. Body & chassis25.8%
  4. Suspension23.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Steering6.1%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.7%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced13.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 Navara?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2004 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 740 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).