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DE05 FTJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,475 miles

Front Tyres are starting to bald on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,570 miles

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,676 miles

NSF & OSF bottom ball joints slight grease seepage

NSF inner CV gaiter slight grease seepage

NSR light unit damaged

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

OS track rod ball joint slight grease seepage

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

Wet patch on steering rack - no leak seen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,181 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jul 2009 97,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 22,475 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 FTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE05 FTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 FTJ registered?

DE05 FTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is DE05 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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