MOT Status
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust
front cross member is starting to corrode surface rust
oil leaks
rear inner sills and suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust
front cross member is starting to corrode surface rust
oil leaks
rear inner sills and suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
both dip beam very dim
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
both dip beam very dim
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both dip beam patterns very weak
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside front headlamp has movement (insecure)
offside front headlamp has movement (insecure)
rear discs have slight corrosion/lip
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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DF05 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DF05 BYV, 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 DF05 BYV registered?
DF05 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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