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DA05 VFX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,368 mi
Last recorded91,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,368 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Wiper slam panel/scuttle panel corroded and holed

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wiper scuttle panel corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,630 miles

Central Front Scuttle corroded/Non structural

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 81,630 miles

Central Front Scuttle corroded/Non structural

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,132 miles

Front Upper bulk head corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,131 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper bulk head corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,925 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,444 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,418 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,417 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,875 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2016 51,302 miles

outer edge of nearside rear worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,424 miles

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,566 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,876 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,742 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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DA05 VFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DA05 VFX, 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 DA05 VFX registered?

DA05 VFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is DA05 VFX safe to buy?

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