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D5 MDF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,789 mi
Last recorded61,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 61,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,784 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 59,784 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose damaged Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,870 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 56,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 56,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 54,748 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 54,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,906 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 47,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 45,485 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Nearside rear hand brake efficiency low.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 May 2015 42,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 33,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 33,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust sheild insecure.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Rear brake imbalance 43%.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,408 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,704 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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D5 MDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D5 MDF, 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 D5 MDF registered?

D5 MDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is D5 MDF safe to buy?

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