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AO05 WFH

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,906 mi
Last recorded40,906 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WFH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 40,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and sub frame corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 40,904 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and sub frame corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 40,619 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 40,617 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 40,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension very rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2022 40,189 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

suspension very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2021 39,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 39,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,280 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 35,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all components have corrosion on underside.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 33,449 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,536 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,575 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,024 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 18,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 11,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 11,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 6,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wiper blade split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,962 miles

exhaust shield loose.

n/s/f shock absorber dust boot split.

o/s/f disc corroded.

o/s/r tyre cracked & slightly out of shape.

rear discs pitted.

unable to see inner front or rear pads.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,962 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust shield loose.

n/s/f shock absorber dust boot split.

o/s/f disc corroded.

o/s/r tyre cracked & slightly out of shape.

rear discs pitted.

unable to see inner front or rear pads.

Pass 10 May 2010 51,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 10 May 2010 51,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,348 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,572 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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AO05 WFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO05 WFH, 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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AO05 WFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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