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AC05 MAX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 MAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,649 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,197 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,390 miles

air bag warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Mar 2010 33,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 May 2009 31,471 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 27,529 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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AC05 MAX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC05 MAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC05 MAX registered?

AC05 MAX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AC05 MAX safe to buy?

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