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FM05 DWG

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,533 mi
Last recorded38,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DWG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,466 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 33,465 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,271 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 33,271 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 31,709 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,918 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 25,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,417 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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FM05 DWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM05 DWG, 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 FM05 DWG registered?

FM05 DWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 DWG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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