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DF05 MZG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 MZG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 96,443 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 97,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front headlamp beam diminished but cut off visible

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into rear flange (7.1.2)

Rear rear light lenses damaged

all road wheels to be removed for further brake inspection , brake linings low

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,221 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-body/Chassis/Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Window Not Operating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust Back Box Leaking.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Window Not Operating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust Back Box Leaking.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,039 miles

emissions fluctuating

exhaust has corrosion

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre has run flat damage inner / outer

n/s/r wheel arch has damage

rear brake linings to be checked

rear bumper insecure

rear light outer casings cracked

rear wiper split.

to keep vehicle in a good running order seek advice on all asap.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions fluctuating

exhaust has corrosion

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre has run flat damage inner / outer

n/s/r wheel arch has damage

rear brake linings to be checked

rear bumper insecure

rear light outer casings cracked

rear wiper split.

to keep vehicle in a good running order seek advice on all asap.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 73,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,946 miles

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/r light cluster cracked .

o/s/f brake lineing worn to approx 1.5mm, front pads to be replaced within 5 days. brakes to be checked all round.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/r light cluster cracked .

o/s/f brake lineing worn to approx 1.5mm, front pads to be replaced within 5 days. brakes to be checked all round.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,046 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear lamp broken but not showing white light.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,879 miles

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

air bag light flashing

front pads and disc worn

Fail 24 Jul 2010 29,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light flashing

front pads and disc worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,879 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 MZG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MZG, 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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DF05 MZG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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