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FL05 MTJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 MTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer lense slightly damaged

Nearside wiper smear slightly

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake reserve high slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,214 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumber insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2017 66,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumber insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,755 miles

front bumper insecure

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,755 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,633 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,385 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,408 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,408 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,698 miles

n/s+o/s inner c.v. boots leaking grease

Fail 10 Mar 2009 24,698 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s+o/s inner c.v. boots leaking grease

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,318 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 MTJ 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 65%.

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 MTJ, 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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FL05 MTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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