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DG05 FNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,994 mi
Last recorded136,994 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 136,946 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 133,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake binding

Fail 17 Nov 2020 133,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

nearside front brake binding

Pass 16 May 2019 127,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 127,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,942 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 122,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rears at rear wheelarches (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 121,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 120,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 117,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,390 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,858 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 100,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,952 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,872 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,312 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is approaching the limit

Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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DG05 FNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 FNU, 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 DG05 FNU registered?

DG05 FNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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