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DE05 FTK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,594 mi
Last recorded26,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FTK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 26,594 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 26,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 25,978 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 25,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 25,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 25,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 25,204 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 25,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,595 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 May 2018 23,519 miles

Rear both tyre parised

Pass 8 May 2017 22,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre parised

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 16,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,899 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 10,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,562 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 FTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FTK, 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 DE05 FTK registered?

DE05 FTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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