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FN05 YNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,149 miles

Body not fully secure Front Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Light lens defective, Nearside Rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside & Offside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body not fully secure Front Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Light lens defective, Nearside Rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside & Offside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,135 miles

Body not fully secure Front Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 90,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced and aim not tested (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure Front Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 87,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer outlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,760 miles

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

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

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

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 83,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission coolant system hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2019 80,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2019 80,860 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,409 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,238 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 42,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,009 miles

Offside rear light, lense cover broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 35,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear light, lense cover broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,595 miles

Hand brake reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,743 miles

items removed from mirror before test to prevent failure

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 YNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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