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FG55 ADV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ADV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,556 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner wings/strut towers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills and chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner wings/strut towers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills and chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,238 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,107 miles

Emissions not tested risk of engine damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lenes (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lenes (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 67,351 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 67,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch damaged

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2017 55,395 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 52,230 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lense cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,532 miles

Front off side brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,071 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,032 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 28,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,782 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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FG55 ADV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG55 ADV, 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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FG55 ADV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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