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FM54 RTV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 RTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 68,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 58,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn close to legal limit on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,621 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 47,621 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 39,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 32,295 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 32,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 24,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 16,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc deteriated

Offside Front brake disc deteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 10,872 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 10,065 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 8,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 6,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 6,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 6,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 5,564 miles

coolant expansion bottle cap missing

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 RTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

FM54 RTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FM54 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 RTV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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