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FN05 FZG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,109 mi
Last recorded63,109 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 FZG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 63,109 miles

Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler vent pipe, corroded and snapped in half (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Power steering ram leaking out of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,483 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,014 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,203 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 61,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,356 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,749 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 58,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 57,277 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,794 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,924 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 44,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,812 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,227 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,394 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,394 miles

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

airbag light on

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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FN05 FZG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FN05 FZG, 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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What year was FN05 FZG registered?

FN05 FZG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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