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FA05 EOW

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EOW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 83,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,463 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,039 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,975 miles

exhaust system corroded badly

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,379 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,774 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 24,599 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FA05 EOW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FA05 EOW, 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 FA05 EOW registered?

FA05 EOW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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