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DG54 DWO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,880 miles

engine idling at 1200 rpm

Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 72,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working missing wiper arm assembley (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested braked binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine rev at 1200 rpm

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated/ hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated/ hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,288 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,901 miles

chips in windscreen within the swept area

Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chips in windscreen within the swept area

Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,843 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 66,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 66,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,994 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,431 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,353 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch has corrosion

o/s/r inner wheel arch has corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,137 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 251,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,687 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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DG54 DWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DWO, 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 DG54 DWO registered?

DG54 DWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is DG54 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 DWO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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