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FG55 ODF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,669 mi
Last recorded196,669 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ODF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 196,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 177,905 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

front wheel bearing noisy on road

Fail 22 Feb 2016 177,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,051 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 157,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,205 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 131,883 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,076 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,982 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,982 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,848 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,150 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 ODF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

FG55 ODF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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