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FL55 FNO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,077 mi
Last recorded103,077 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,077 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Backplates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,300 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and ancillary components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 100,278 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and ancillary components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,327 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,737 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Caliper slightly binding

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 89,204 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Caliper slightly binding

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,484 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,813 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,808 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack/ pinion top seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack/ pinion top seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,437 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,431 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,629 miles

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

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

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

osf corner of bumper come adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

wipers split on ends.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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FL55 FNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL55 FNO, 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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FL55 FNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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