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EY05 TYW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 TYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 94,508 miles

Central Front Outer Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,376 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 89,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,659 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,116 miles

power steering pump damp with fluid, not dripping

rear pads wearing down on inside pad.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,587 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2014 63,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

osf tyre low on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2014 63,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,106 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to crack on side walls

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,379 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,546 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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EY05 TYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY05 TYW, 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 EY05 TYW registered?

EY05 TYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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