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FG55 AFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 AFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,168 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 85,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,543 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Inner and Rear Outer Face(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn as low as 2mm Inner and Outer Edge(s) of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn as low as 2mm Inner Edge of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3m

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,301 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,301 miles

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

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,809 miles

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

exhaust corroded at back box joint

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 44,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,888 miles

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

os head light slightly dim

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,149 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 AFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG55 AFJ, 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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What year was FG55 AFJ registered?

FG55 AFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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