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FM54 DNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 DNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight pas leak

Pass 15 May 2025 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges .185/65r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 60,076 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp flashing . (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges .185/65r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 58,024 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))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 54,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 53,068 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 51,701 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cracking 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 51,701 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside affected (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cracking 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside antiroll bar link rod rubbers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,159 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 37,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,832 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 20,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,688 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 13,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM54 DNU, 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

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What year was FM54 DNU registered?

FM54 DNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FM54 DNU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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