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DY55 FOC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FOC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,772 miles

corrosion by fuel filler cap

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,770 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion by fuel filler cap

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion by fuel filler cap

Fail 8 Jul 2016 76,850 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven NSR 164 OSR 237 (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion by fuel filler cap

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,394 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,049 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 46,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,625 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,764 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 23,634 miles

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

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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DY55 FOC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY55 FOC, 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 DY55 FOC registered?

DY55 FOC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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