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DG05 FTD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FTD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 77,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seatbelt slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear seatbelt slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,507 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,408 miles

Front number plate was loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,408 miles

Front number plate was loose.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,156 miles

All tyres are getting low on tread. 195/55R16

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 10,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 10,192 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 FTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG05 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 FTD registered?

DG05 FTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DG05 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 FTD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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