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FH05 DAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 139,994 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 139,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,419 miles

exhaust deteriorated and blowing front and middle

front tyres worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 132,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust deteriorated and blowing front and middle

front tyres worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 125,838 miles

exhaust system corroded (middle to rear worse)

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,838 miles

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

exhaust system corroded (middle to rear worse)

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2017 96,341 miles

knocking from rear when braking

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,804 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 51,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 48,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,658 miles

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

nails in both sides rear tyres

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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FH05 DAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH05 DAO, 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 FH05 DAO registered?

FH05 DAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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