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DG05 FON

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,916 mi
Last recorded105,916 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FON
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 105,916 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 105,916 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,688 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,215 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 98,215 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,901 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,894 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 71,830 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 68,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 57,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 39,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,156 miles

front brake pads look low

front brakes out of balance

Fail 1 Jun 2009 23,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads look low

front brakes out of balance

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,803 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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DG05 FON is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

DG05 FON is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is DG05 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 FON shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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