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FN05 SZJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,591 mi
Last recorded100,591 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SZJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 76,300 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 76,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 50,237 miles

high level brake lamp doesn't work

n/s/f brake pads very low on inspection through wheel

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres 2mm 185 65 r15

rear discs inner faces are badly corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 35,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,552 miles

N.S. F. tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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 SZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

FN05 SZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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