2005 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate: 64.8% (2,100 tests)
Is the 2005 Primera getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65.9% +1.7 vs same-age |
65.9% visual scale |
| 2024 | 62.4% -1.8 vs same-age |
62.4% visual scale |
| 2025 | 66.0% +0.7 vs same-age |
66.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 Primera
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 890 | 31.9% |
| 2 | Brakes | 452 | 16.2% |
| 3 | Suspension | 421 | 15.1% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 225 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Tyres | 210 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 190 | 6.8% |
All Primera years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (this page) | 2,100 | 64.8% | +0.3 pts | 92,642 |
| 2006 | 1,501 | 65.9% | +1.5 pts | 90,095 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Nissan Primera reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 64.8% of their MOT tests (2,100 tests, 2023–2025), +0.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 92,642 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 Primera?
The median tested example shows 92,642 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.