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FG55 SXN

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,619 mi
Last recorded90,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SXN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,136 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 89,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,115 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 87,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 84,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,919 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,406 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,406 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 56,921 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,678 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,202 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 SXN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

FG55 SXN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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