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DF05 HME

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,869 mi
Last recorded52,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HME
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 180,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 176,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 174,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 172,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 171,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 171,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,489 miles

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,457 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,552 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Jul 2011 59,552 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,659 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,998 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 HME is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black 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 DF05 HME, 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 DF05 HME registered?

DF05 HME is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is DF05 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 HME shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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