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EX05 FGE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 66,925 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,643 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,593 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,383 miles

both front dipped beams weak but matching pair

Fail 10 Apr 2014 37,383 miles

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

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

both front dipped beams weak but matching pair

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 30,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 14,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 14,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 6,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,922 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 FGE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

EX05 FGE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 FGE safe to buy?

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