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FE55 YJU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,106 mi
Last recorded91,106 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 91,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 85,316 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Parana rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 85,316 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Parana rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,661 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre more than 10 years old and is misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is more than 10 years old and misshapen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front exhaust mount corroded

nsf tyre outer edge feathering

ubcc

Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,445 miles

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 67,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,345 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,345 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

corrosion to front brake discs surfaces-especially inners

corrosion to rear brake discs surfaces

some brake imbalance to rear footbrake

some brake judder to nearside rear footbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,543 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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FE55 YJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE55 YJU, 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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FE55 YJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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