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DN54 YFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,899 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,771 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 140,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 131,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,261 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 118,261 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,938 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,181 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,181 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mounting ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,482 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,110 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,739 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,716 miles

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

rear discs outer face pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,341 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 27,338 miles

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

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 YFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc 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 DN54 YFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN54 YFL registered?

DN54 YFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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