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FM05 HWA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,318 mi
Last recorded58,318 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,318 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,633 miles

rear pads low

Fail 16 Feb 2017 52,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,343 miles

both headlamp lenses clouded

brake pipes corroded

e/m light on

Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,343 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes corroded

e/m light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,200 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,791 miles

eng man light on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 31,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,942 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 HWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM05 HWA, 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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FM05 HWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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