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DS05 PHF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 PHF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,201 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 142,201 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,819 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 133,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,100 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 123,100 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 114,269 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 114,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall cuts

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 90,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,131 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,164 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,263 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,263 miles

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

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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DS05 PHF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DS05 PHF, 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 DS05 PHF registered?

DS05 PHF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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