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DN05 ENU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ENU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,896 miles

body work damaged in places

both head light lens becoming fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused

exhaust front pipe + back box pipe section both very heavily corroded / back box section becoming very weak in structure / strong advise to replace

rear brakes slightly unbalanced in operation / inc hand brake / n/s hand brake slightly lower than o/s

slight fluctuation developing on front brakes

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion // signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f brake pads worn very low / getting close to metal (n/s pads worn lower than o/s brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body work damaged in places

both head light lens becoming fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused

exhaust front pipe + back box pipe section both very heavily corroded / back box section becoming very weak in structure / strong advise to replace

rear brakes slightly unbalanced in operation / inc hand brake / n/s hand brake slightly lower than o/s

slight fluctuation developing on front brakes

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion // signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 17 Nov 2018 98,113 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 98,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre brake pipe corroded rear section . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald inner edge / recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald inner edge / not to cords at time of test but recommend replacment . / 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres bald on edges

screen market

Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres bald on edges

screen market

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,261 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 84,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,988 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2013 107,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 59,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,711 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 15 Jun 2011 49,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,675 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 33,718 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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DN05 ENU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DN05 ENU, 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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DN05 ENU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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