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DE05 FTA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,798 mi
Last recorded109,798 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the centre section near the joint to the rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting but system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside of vehicle as been under sealed?

outer sills cannot be fully inspected due to covers

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,096 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis leg showing surface corrosion

all underside of vehicle as been under sealed

n/s and o/s outer sills cannot be fully inspected due to covers

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,164 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split but the system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember (under radiator)showing surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (very close)on inner edge and across treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

all underside of vehicle as been under sealed

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,185 miles

Front crossmember(under radiator)showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front chassis leg showing surface corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2023 103,148 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint between front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember(under radiator)showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front chassis leg showing surface corrosion

all underside of vehicle as been undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small piece of rubber missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills cannot be fully inspected due to body kit being fitted

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing surface corrosion

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small piece of rubber missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills cannot be fully inspected due to body kit being fitted

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing surface corrosion

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,462 miles

Front crossmember (under radiator) showing surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner sill showing surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill showing surface corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,448 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint between frontpipe and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember (under radiator) showing surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner sill showing surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill showing surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2019 96,212 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 15,300 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 88,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,672 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2015 61,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,833 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perrished

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,740 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2008 22,078 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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DE05 FTA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE05 FTA, 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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DE05 FTA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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