2004 Nissan Hardbody MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Hardbody models manufactured in 2004, based on 94 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2004 Nissan Hardbody MOT Analysis
The 2004 Nissan Hardbody has an MOT pass rate of 47.9% based on 94 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 115,040 miles on the odometer. With a 52.1% failure rate, the 2004 Hardbody is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2004 Nissan Hardbody is Road Wheels, responsible for 1.1% of failures. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs range from £100–400 per wheel.
Top failures specific to 2004 models only. The overall Hardbody page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road Wheels | 1.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 115,040 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 0.09 | 1.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2004 Nissan Hardbody has an MOT pass rate of 47.9% based on 94 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 115,040 miles on the odometer. With a 52.1% failure rate, the 2004 Hardbody is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2004 Nissan Hardbody, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to road wheels: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels. With an average mileage of 115,040 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Road Wheels — 1.1% of failures
Road Wheels issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2004 Nissan Hardbody models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.