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DG55 VFB

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,078 mi
Last recorded121,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 121,078 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,617 miles

under body corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,476 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND BUSHIES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 109,382 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND BUSHIES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage TO THE STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage TO THE STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 100,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,816 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,752 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 70,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,288 miles

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

advise surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,275 miles

advise light corrosion to o/s front disc inner face

advise o/s rear tyre getting low

advise rear inner b/pads appear low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,979 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DG55 VFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG55 VFB, 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 DG55 VFB registered?

DG55 VFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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