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DF05 MXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,931 mi
Last recorded87,931 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,931 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box joint corroded/holed please keep checked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,231 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,665 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 4,652 miles

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

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)

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 MXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DF05 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

DF05 MXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is DF05 MXX safe to buy?

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