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FE05 EWD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,599 mi
Last recorded116,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 EWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 116,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer lamp lense out cover cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,672 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 111,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023

Offside Rear tail light cracked but works perfectly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,891 miles

Advise n,s headlight damaged.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,729 miles

Advise exhaust leak.

Advise rear tyres cracked.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,794 miles

Advise o,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise rear axle tyres cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,491 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre only just legal at 1.6

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,354 miles

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

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

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

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

advice nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

advice spare tyre different size

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advice brake imbalance on front

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,852 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,767 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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FE05 EWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE05 EWD, 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 FE05 EWD registered?

FE05 EWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is FE05 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 EWD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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