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FM54 WFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,728 mi
Last recorded122,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 WFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 122,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 120,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,840 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion in prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jun 2024 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,873 miles

Corrosion in prescribed areas

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,517 miles

Corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,598 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in most prescribed areas

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,043 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill weakening with corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 106,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill weakening with corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,864 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 29 Apr 2017 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper piston has slight moist on rubber boot, No visible signs of leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 92,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper piston has slight moist on rubber boot, No visible signs of leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 76,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,250 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 WFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

FM54 WFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is FM54 WFU safe to buy?

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