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FD05 UXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UXW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 94,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

bind to rear brakes

engine oil below minimum ( 1.5 ltrs added )

fluctuation to front brake readings

front bumper loose but secure

fuel light on and gauge reading nothing

hand brake travel high

head lamp hieght adjuster set to zero, aims rechecked

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, heavily cracked in tread, also punctured and under inflated

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, also under inflated

oil on engine

oil on power steering pump

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,451 miles

advise PAS oil weeping from pump area

advise exhasy corroded/deteriorated in ares. possable seal/gasket blowing when engine under load/twist

advise minor front brake judder

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,269 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,036 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 76,486 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 61,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 46,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 UXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UXW, 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 FD05 UXW registered?

FD05 UXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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