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FE05 EYS

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,811 mi
Last recorded123,811 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 EYS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 123,811 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,475 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

exhaust corroded

gear selectors very stiff

oil topped up 1ltr

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

exhaust corroded

gear selectors very stiff

oil topped up 1ltr

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,143 miles

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

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

gear selector stiff

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

gear selector stiff

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,001 miles

2x child seats fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres age cracking

oil leaks

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2014 111,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn down to TWI

Fail 24 Oct 2014 111,527 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn down to TWI

Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,089 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,447 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn very close to cords,advise replacement.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 95,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn very close to cords,advise replacement.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,502 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,555 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 EYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE05 EYS, 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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FE05 EYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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