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FH05 YML

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YML
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,592 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 94,592 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 88,120 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 88,120 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 77,266 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2014 77,266 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,702 miles

front head lamps dim

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,702 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

front head lamps dim

Fail 31 May 2013 60,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 41,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2012

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,571 miles

RADIATOR BOTTOM CROSS MUMBER DAMAGED

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 10,690 miles

Vehicle has front end accident damage

Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,911 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 6,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 YML is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FH05 YML, 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 YML registered?

FH05 YML is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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