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EX05 FFH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,385 mi
Last recorded104,385 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FFH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,375 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,145 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 55,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,835 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,011 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 39,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,425 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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EX05 FFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX05 FFH, 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 EX05 FFH registered?

EX05 FFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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