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DY05 LDF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,543 miles

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

some underbody and component surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,525 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

some underbody and component surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,447 miles

there is slight fluid loss from steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

sump is corroded and leaking slightly

there is slight fluid loss from steering rack

Pass 23 May 2017 83,731 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 82,347 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 82,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 80,315 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,315 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 78,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,088 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,088 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,947 miles

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

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

headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,056 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 LDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

DY05 LDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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