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FM05 VJU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 78,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,432 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

O/s/r tyre perished and wearing low on edges

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,593 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front discs inner pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,618 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 25,618 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,859 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 VJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM05 VJU?

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What year was FM05 VJU registered?

FM05 VJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is FM05 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 VJU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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