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DG05 XYS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,065 mi
Last recorded135,065 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XYS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 135,024 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,646 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 130,605 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 123,461 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 122,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 121,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,011 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,830 miles

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)

advise both front wiper blades split

advise front nearside tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

advise front offside tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall and devoid of tread on outer edge

advise offside rear tyre has nail in inner shoulder, low on pressure and showing signs of runflat damage

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,201 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,201 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,396 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf and osf wiper blades starting to split

nsr tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,634 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

DG05 XYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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