2005 Nissan Pickup — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Nissan Pickup passed 70.1% of its 1,173 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 Pickup comes out 2.3pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.4%) and brakes (14.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are chassis condition, service brake performance and position lamp — chassis condition alone was recorded 110 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 24.4% in the 30-60k band and 33.3% in the 150k+ band, a 8.9-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 41.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 192 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.7% | 172 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.8% | 162 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.3% | 144 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.0% | 94 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.9% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition | 110 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 110 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 100 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 79 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 75 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 70 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.3% | 484 |
| 2 | Suspension | 40.5% | 475 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 30.7% | 360 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.6% | 230 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 202 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.4% | 134 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 127 | 24.4% |
| 60-90k | 250 | 30.8% |
| 90-120k | 361 | 28.8% |
| 120-150k | 202 | 31.7% |
| 150k+ | 210 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 336 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 259 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | 226 | 30.5% |
| 2024 | 194 | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 158 | 29.8% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Pickup
On a 2005 Pickup, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2005 Nissan Pickups pass their MOT?
70.1% of the 1,173 2005 Nissan Pickup MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Nissan Pickup?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by brakes (14.7%).
Does the 2005 Pickup get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.4% in the 30-60k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,173 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.