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AR05 DXT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DXT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,882 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,115 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 110,101 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 102,607 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,343 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,106 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,106 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,850 miles

Brake disc(s) FRONT lipped edges/worn BUT NOT in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Brake disc(s) REAR lipped edges/worn BUT NOT in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,661 miles

rear seats missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,761 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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AR05 DXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AR05 DXT, 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 AR05 DXT registered?

AR05 DXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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