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DY05 PZC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,976 mi
Last recorded103,976 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PZC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,976 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,700 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,700 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,638 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,771 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,600 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 58,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,445 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,123 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,372 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 2,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 135,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,283 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 PZC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY05 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

DY05 PZC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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