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DY05 ADV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,962 mi
Last recorded105,962 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ADV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 102,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,286 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,455 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 99,455 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside both sides of sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,982 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,923 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,923 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp inop

front tyre treads getting low

Fail 19 Mar 2014 57,466 miles

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

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** front discs worn and corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp inop

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,240 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,954 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge ???

rear pads getting low and .disc back rusty!!!!!

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,382 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Coil springs complete

Exhaust hangers corroded

Handbrake slight travel

Minor oil leak

Power steering pump,pipe/hose and rack slightly wet with oil but no leaks found

Wipers worn slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,308 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs complete

exhaust hangers corroded

outer sill covers fitted

power steering hose to pump wet with oil (not leaking)

service light on

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,129 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,886 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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DY05 ADV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc 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 DY05 ADV, 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 DY05 ADV registered?

DY05 ADV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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