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DY05 LDC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,016 mi
Last recorded106,016 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LDC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,799 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 103,434 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS VEY BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 71,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,242 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,001 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 LDC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY05 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

DY05 LDC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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