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AY54 YZF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,543 mi
Last recorded170,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YZF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 170,543 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 13 Jan 2025 170,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 27 Dec 2023 164,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

OFFSIDE REAR SIDE SEAL CORROSION

Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 156,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 147,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 147,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,679 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 142,679 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 136,801 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 136,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,210 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 107,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,822 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,643 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,568 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,074 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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AY54 YZF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY54 YZF, 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 AY54 YZF registered?

AY54 YZF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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