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DV55 FMF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,690 mi
Last recorded107,690 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FMF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 107,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOW AT REAR (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR INNER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR INNER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,376 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,081 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,142 miles

General corrosion started on suspension and underbody

Rear brake pads around 65-70% worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 60,620 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,333 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,726 miles

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)

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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DV55 FMF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV55 FMF, 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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DV55 FMF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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