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DY05 FTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,012 mi
Last recorded119,012 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 119,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,772 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/ Steering arm boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 101,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/ Steering arm boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,572 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise.. sill covers fitted so full sill inspection could not be carried out

Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,254 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,254 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 7 May 2014 74,698 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 63,847 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 63,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,236 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

Fail 4 May 2012 55,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,505 miles

both front brake binding

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,675 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE: rear number plate delaminating and starting to disfigure lettering slightly

both front tyres starting to wear edges

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded in places

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE: rear number plate delaminating and starting to disfigure lettering slightly

both front tyres starting to wear edges

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded in places

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,812 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,812 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

handbrake travel

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 FTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

DY05 FTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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