Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Nissan Pickup?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Nissan Pickup?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Nissan Pickup?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Nissan Pickup vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Nissan Pickup reliable?

Based on MOT data from 693 vehicles, the 2005 Nissan Pickup has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Nissan Pickup?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Nissan Pickup are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56.1% of vehicles), Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (50.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Nissan Pickup?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Pickup (2005)

693 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.7% first-time pass rate

2005 Nissan Pickup

CarHunch analysed 693 real MOT records for the 2005 Nissan Pickup. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2005 Nissan Pickup passes its MOT first time in only 73.7% of cases, notably below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 33.5% have recorded dangerous defects at some point — a red flag for safety-critical systems on a vehicle now nearly 20 years old. The diesel engine shows no advantage here, with the same 73.7% pass rate across the fleet.

At an average mileage of around 80,000 miles for a 19-year-old truck, these are relatively low-use examples, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.0 failures and 23.5 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, steering, and suspension — the sources of most dangerous defects on vehicles this old — and budget for immediate remedial work.

The 2005 Nissan Pickup has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

33.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 14.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 57k–99k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 23.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 693 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 693 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 56.7%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 50.5%

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 40.3%

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 26.7%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Based on MOT data from 693 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	690	73.7%	4

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,603 Nissan Pickup vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.4%

3,117

Blue 28.5%

3,023

Red 12%

1,272

Black 11.4%

1,212

White 9.5%

1,012

Green 6.6%

698

Grey 1.7%

182

Orange 0.3%

Purple 0.2%

Yellow 0.2%

Gold 0%

Bronze 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Nissan Pickup vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,453

typical

56,938

low mileage

98,779

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Nissan Pickup vehicles fall between 56,938 and 98,779 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,938 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,938–98,779 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Nissan Pickups sit.

⚠ Over 133,351 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Nissan Pickup — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2005 Nissan Pickups are still active.

Numbers are declining — 112 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

23.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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