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FM05 HVS

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HVS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 97,366 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 97,366 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,445 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 89,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear seats folded at time of test,rear belts not checked.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat belts not checked as rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat belts not checked as rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats being folded.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts not checked,rear seats folded at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear seat belts not checked,rear seats folded down at time of test.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,777 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down at time of test.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,627 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 HVS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

FM05 HVS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is FM05 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 HVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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