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DN54 XWZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 XWZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Omm inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Omm inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted back to front (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,505 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,326 miles

corrosion forming rear innercills

Fail 9 Jan 2016 75,326 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion forming rear innercills

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,258 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brakes are binding slightly

offside rear tyre is on legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,099 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

offside rear tyre is on legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2013 62,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre wearing on inner edge tyre is olso perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,106 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre wearing on inner edge tyre is olso perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,916 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 56,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from o/s steering rack area

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,727 miles

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

Slight oil leak from o/s steering rack area

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,808 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,806 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,856 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 37,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 28,741 miles

Brake fluid level low and warning light on

N/S projector beam slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,741 miles

Brake fluid level low and warning light on

N/S projector beam slightly deteriorated

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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DN54 XWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DN54 XWZ, 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 DN54 XWZ registered?

DN54 XWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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