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FM54 OTJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 OTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,752 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 105,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 100,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 94,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc's worn

rear disc's worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,656 miles

front disc's worn

rear disc's worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,571 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 80,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid under max.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,870 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

earth strap broken off of gearbox

handbrake travel high

slight dampness of oil around steering rack and power steering pipe from pump

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,586 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front roadwheel inner rim buckled

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 OTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

FM54 OTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FM54 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 OTJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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