2004 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 58.6% of Nissan Navaras first used in 2004 passed their MOT first time, against 57.8% for all cars first used in 2004. Across 2,323 Navara first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were brakes, lamps and electrical equipment and body, chassis and structure.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Nissan Navaras first used in 2004 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2004 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Navaras first used in 2004 against all cars first used in 2004 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Navara figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2004 Navara | All cars first used 2004 | Navara first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53.6% | 53.9% | 1,578 |
| 2022 | 55.0% | 55.2% | 1,288 |
| 2023 | 55.8% | 56.0% | 954 |
| 2024 | 57.5% | 56.4% | 753 |
| 2025 | 58.6% | 57.8% | 616 |
Common 2004 Nissan Navara MOT failures
Share of the 997 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | 15.1% | 151 |
| Position lamp: not working | 12.3% | 123 |
| Ball joint: excessively worn | 10.7% | 107 |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | 10.4% | 104 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 10.3% | 103 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Navara in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | Brake caliper repair | £180 | £150–£220 |
| Ball joint: excessively worn | Ball joint replacement | £90 | £60–£150 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2004 Nissan Navara before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
Common 2004 Nissan Navara MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2004 Navaras, as a share of all 2,323 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 26.4% | 613 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | 19.8% | 461 |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | 14.5% | 336 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 14.2% | 331 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 12.2% | 283 |
Questions about the 2004 Nissan Navara MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2004 Nissan Navara?
In 2025, 58.6% of Navaras first used in 2004 passed their MOT first time, against 57.8% for all cars first used in 2004. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2004 Navara most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes (in 45.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (43.2%) and body, chassis and structure (38.5%). The single most common item was “Service brake performance: excessively binding” (15.1%).
How often does a 2004 Nissan Navara fail its MOT?
In 2025, 41.4% of first tests on Navaras first used in 2004 did not pass first time: 34.6% failed, and a further 6.8% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 997 of 2,323 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2004 Nissan Navara MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 26.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Wheel bearings: has slight play” (19.8%), “Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced” (14.5%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (14.2%) and “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (12.2%).
Is a 2004 Nissan Navara reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 53.6% in 2021 to 58.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2004
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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