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FN05 SXF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SXF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,341 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,949 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 86,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 83,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 72,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,879 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,698 miles

front wiper blades worn advise new

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,325 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,569 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front wiper blades worn advise renewal

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,623 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 29,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,739 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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FN05 SXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN05 SXF, 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 FN05 SXF registered?

FN05 SXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FN05 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 SXF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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