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FE05 FBC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FBC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 87,615 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,820 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 May 2017 74,814 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

hanger broken on front section of exhaust

tow bar slightly corroded

wear to both edges on both rear tyres

Fail 5 May 2017 74,814 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

hanger broken on front section of exhaust

tow bar slightly corroded

wear to both edges on both rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2016 71,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear to edges on o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 69,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 66,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear to both edges on osr tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

os wiper starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,413 miles

Steering column universal joint retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,767 miles

high level brake light not working

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 FBC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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