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FN05 YNS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YNS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 94,331 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,841 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 84,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor corrosion all under side

Pass 7 Aug 2021 80,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 80,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,316 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 77,316 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,991 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,739 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,591 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 78,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,736 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,148 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)

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 YNS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

FN05 YNS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FN05 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 YNS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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