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DF05 HJC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HJC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged but covered over with tape. unlikely to cause harm

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 111,045 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged but covered over with tape. unlikely to cause harm

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,409 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,407 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,078 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,275 miles

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,269 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 59,175 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,695 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 56,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,502 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,806 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,989 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,621 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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DF05 HJC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

DF05 HJC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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