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DU05 HZN

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,127 mi
Last recorded71,127 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HZN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 71,127 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,021 miles

Nearside headlight output weak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shaped + cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside headlight output weak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shaped + cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,483 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front washer jets partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,373 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.34% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front washer jets partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,734 miles

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

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 inner face correded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear number plate light has a poor connection

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern weak

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 20 Feb 2016 71,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 14 Feb 2015 63,966 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 63,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 94,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,779 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

note..n/s/f tyre signs of perrishing around tread area..

Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

note..n/s/f tyre signs of perrishing around tread area..

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

note...washers frozen -3...

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,450 miles

note...washers frozen -3...

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,690 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,119 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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DU05 HZN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU05 HZN, 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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DU05 HZN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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