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DF55 LCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,307 miles

all suspension components covered in sealant

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,426 miles

Parking brake only just meets minimum efficiency

Rear Fuel pipe and filler pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 127,549 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,384 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded almost to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 125,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded almost to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 122,430 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside advise clean lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm almost worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 114,629 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 108,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge and has a nail in tread, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 102,052 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements at 17%

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 25 May 2016 92,412 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall which is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 16 May 2016 92,140 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall which is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,194 miles

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,688 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,506 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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DF55 LCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DF55 LCY, 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 DF55 LCY registered?

DF55 LCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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