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FH05 YOA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,033 mi
Last recorded148,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 148,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 139,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour lens is damaged but not showing white light (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 122,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit c/o out of limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour lens is damaged but not showing white light (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,700 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 118,465 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 117,812 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 117,812 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,285 miles

Emissions at top of acceptable scale

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 113,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,669 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,669 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 106,198 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,096 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 100,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,902 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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FH05 YOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

FH05 YOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FH05 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 YOA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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