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FE05 FBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 88,135 miles

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

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking from pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs blue

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,499 miles

slight leak from power steering

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,408 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,508 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 67,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,881 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 49,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,110 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot fully inspect inner brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,498 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 24,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,810 miles

advise front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,262 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 FBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 FBU, 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 FE05 FBU registered?

FE05 FBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is FE05 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 FBU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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