2005 Nissan Primera 1.8L Petrol · KF55 YWN

The 2005 Nissan Primera currently holds no valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent test on 5 November 2021 at 129,515 miles. The maintenance trend over the past five years is clearly worsening. That 2021 failure flagged multiple front suspension defects, including excessively worn nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes and a worn nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, alongside a major exhaust leak and insecure exhaust system. Both headlamp aim beams were also projected incorrectly. These are not minor consumable items. Worn suspension bushes and anti-roll bar linkages directly affect steering precision and structural integrity, while a major exhaust leak can allow fumes into the cabin. The car has sat without a valid MOT for nearly five years as of June 2026, meaning its current mechanical condition is entirely unverified and likely deteriorated further. The mileage record raises a significant red flag. The 2020 pass was recorded at 177,100 miles, yet the 2021 failure and the current recorded mileage both sit at 129,515 miles. This is a physically impossible rollback of 47,585 miles in under a year. Either the 2020 reading was a clerical error at the test station, or the mileage has been tampered with. Genuine mileage progression from 2018 to 2019 shows a rise from 97,803 to 109,631 miles, a plausible 11,828-mile annual increase. The 2019 failure for two tyres below the 1.6mm legal minimum on a 205/60/16 tyre set suggests basic upkeep was neglected at that time, but the subsequent pass the following day confirms the tyres were replaced promptly. A buyer must treat this vehicle as mechanically unroadworthy until a fresh inspection is completed. The front suspension requires thorough examination of the lower arm rear bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and ball joints, as these were defective four years ago and will have degraded further if the car has been stationary or driven without repair. The exhaust system needs inspection for corrosion and secure mounting, given the major leak and insecure system failure. Headlamp aim must be verified, though this is a simple adjustment. Crucially, the mileage discrepancy demands a full provenance check. A HPI report, service invoices, and the physical condition of the clutch, brake pedal rubbers, and steering wheel wear should all be cross-referenced against the 129,515-mile figure. If the 177,100-mile reading was genuine, the drivetrain, suspension components, and brake discs are far more worn than the current odometer suggests.