Nissan Elgrand (2005)
2005 Nissan Elgrand
CarHunch analysed 2,378 real MOT records for the 2005 Nissan Elgrand. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Nissan Elgrand is right on par with the UK average at 79.2% first-time pass rate, but nearly 38% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect during their MOT history—a genuinely concerning figure that suggests systemic safety issues worth investigating before purchase. This is a real reliability red flag that goes beyond routine wear and tear.
At just over 100,000 miles median mileage for a 19-year-old vehicle, these are relatively hard-worked family cars, and the 1.88 average failures per test reflect that steady accumulation of problems. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the dangerous defect history—ask the seller for MOT records and get a mechanic to check the areas flagged most often, particularly brakes and suspension.
What to check before buying a 2005 Nissan Elgrand
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 2,353 | 79.3% | 1.87 |
| LPG (1%) | 16 | 72.5% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 80% | 1.2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 68.3% | 4 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 61.5% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Nissan Elgrand vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Nissan Elgrand vehicles fall between 79,115 and 129,144 miles.
2005 Nissan Elgrand — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,898 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Nissan Elgrand
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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