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FD05 MTJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 MTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,668 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,391 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,160 miles

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,589 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,693 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,657 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,984 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,984 miles

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

both front tyres low

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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FD05 MTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD05 MTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 MTJ registered?

FD05 MTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FD05 MTJ safe to buy?

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