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DG54 DSX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,921 mi
Last recorded124,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust under neath vehicle and on suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2020 124,920 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust under neath vehicle and on suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,121 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,410 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank nsr ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking within the treads no cord or plys visible - 195/55/16

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 111,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank nsr ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking within the treads no cord or plys visible - 195/55/16

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces badly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,179 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,179 miles

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

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

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

Front inner brake discs worn& corroded!

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,239 miles

Airbag light does not illuminate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jan 2016 101,239 miles

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

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

Airbag light does not illuminate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,887 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 97,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side surface rust round rear area

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,453 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust flang corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,896 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,617 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,313 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 36,313 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,976 miles

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

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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DG54 DSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG54 DSX, 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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DG54 DSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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