2005 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 55.0% of Nissan Navaras first used in 2005 passed their MOT first time, against 57.6% for all cars first used in 2005. Across 3,858 Navara first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, body, chassis and structure and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Nissan Navaras first used in 2005 (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 2005 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Navaras first used in 2005 against all cars first used in 2005 (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 | 2005 Navara | All cars first used 2005 | Navara first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55.1% | 54.6% | 2,503 |
| 2022 | 53.6% | 55.7% | 2,127 |
| 2023 | 55.8% | 56.3% | 1,630 |
| 2024 | 54.0% | 56.5% | 1,264 |
| 2025 | 55.0% | 57.6% | 964 |
Common 2005 Nissan Navara MOT failures
Share of the 1,736 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | 14.2% | 246 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 12.4% | 216 |
| Ball joint: excessively worn | 10.3% | 178 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | 9.2% | 159 |
| Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced | 9.0% | 157 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2005 Nissan Navara before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- 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.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2005 Nissan Navara MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2005 Navaras, as a share of all 3,858 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 19.8% | 764 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | 13.0% | 500 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 12.6% | 487 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 12.4% | 478 |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | 12.3% | 475 |
Questions about the 2005 Nissan Navara MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2005 Nissan Navara?
In 2025, 55.0% of Navaras first used in 2005 passed their MOT first time, against 57.6% for all cars first used in 2005. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2005 Navara most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 49.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), body, chassis and structure (41.4%) and suspension (40.2%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (14.2%).
How often does a 2005 Nissan Navara fail its MOT?
In 2025, 45.0% of first tests on Navaras first used in 2005 did not pass first time: 38.9% failed, and a further 6.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,736 of 3,858 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2005 Nissan Navara MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 19.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Wheel bearings: has slight play” (13.0%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (12.6%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (12.4%) and “Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced” (12.3%).
Is a 2005 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 55.1% in 2021 to 55.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2005
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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