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EJ05 FDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,067 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres different size front axle to rear axle

Fail 9 Jul 2015 118,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres different size front axle to rear axle

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,238 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,238 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,257 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,257 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 71,815 miles

air-bag light on

front brake discs worn

small chips zone A of windscreen

Fail 31 May 2012 71,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air-bag light on

front brake discs worn

small chips zone A of windscreen

Pass 19 May 2011 65,081 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 65,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 50,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,429 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 35,087 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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EJ05 FDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ05 FDU, 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 EJ05 FDU registered?

EJ05 FDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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