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FM54 DMO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 DMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 114,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patton (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front near to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

oil leak?

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,194 miles

Handbrake travels almost to stop

Offside front seat back poorly secured

Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travels almost to stop

Offside front seat back poorly secured

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,684 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure at bottom

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 108,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure at bottom

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,182 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 105,182 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,805 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

n/s hand brake effort only just passed test advise adjustment or repair at earliest convienience

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,730 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable both gaiters twisted (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

o/s handbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustment or repair at earliest convienience

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,158 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,155 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 31 Jan 2014 88,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,130 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,062 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,021 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,438 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,781 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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FM54 DMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM54 DMO, 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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FM54 DMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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