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FL05 DZU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DZU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 129,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all front and rear suspension corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wheel bearing noise nsf

Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various suspension components corroded, parts of chassis corroded, rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,197 miles

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

various suspension components corroded, parts of chassis corroded, rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 93,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,936 miles

near side front wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,919 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

near side front wiper split

Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,522 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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FL05 DZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FL05 DZU, 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 FL05 DZU registered?

FL05 DZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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