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DG05 FTT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,412 mi
Last recorded129,412 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Slight wear to engine mounting

Slight wear to engine mounting

Some corrosion to both front suspension arms

Some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,412 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Slight wear to engine mounting

Slight wear to engine mounting

Some corrosion to both front suspension arms

Some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,681 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 108,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,806 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,806 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,096 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 79,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,919 miles

nearside front tyre on limit worn inner edge

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,020 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 FTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

DG05 FTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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