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FN05 YNJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,706 mi
Last recorded148,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,706 miles

front head lights starting to fade

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 148,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front head lights starting to fade

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 132,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 132,012 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,968 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,648 miles

wipers wont turn off and park up as they should do !!

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,886 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2011 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,526 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,691 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 45,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,618 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR / ALSO TO KEEP A CHECK ON TYRE PRESSURES DUE TO TYRE WEAR

Fail 18 Jan 2008 31,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR / ALSO TO KEEP A CHECK ON TYRE PRESSURES DUE TO TYRE WEAR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 15 H ALONG WITH FAILED TYRES

Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,884 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 YNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

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

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