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FN05 YOC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,854 mi
Last recorded164,854 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 164,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre low tread/badly worn inner edge/cut tread

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

pas rack damp

sump corroded/leaking

various steering/suspension corroded including subframes

Pass 1 Feb 2017 148,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre low/worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear brakes uneven application during roller brake test

pas rack very damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sump corroded/damp

various steering/suspension components corroded inc front subframe

Fail 1 Feb 2017 148,380 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brakes binding

Nearside Front tyre low/worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear brakes uneven application during roller brake test

pas rack very damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sump corroded/damp

various steering/suspension components corroded inc front subframe

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,073 miles

Front brakes fluctuating during roller brake test

Front brakes uneven and imbalanced

pas rack damp

Fail 15 Feb 2016 135,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brakes fluctuating during roller brake test

Front brakes uneven and imbalanced

Nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

pas rack damp

Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2015 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,483 miles

exhaust corroding

power steering rack and subframe damp

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,482 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroding

nail in nearside rear tyre

power steering rack and subframe damp

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,889 miles

dampness at o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,529 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalnce

front number plate cracked

offside front door dented

Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalnce

front number plate cracked

offside front door dented

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,290 miles

alloys marked

both front and rear wipers torn

exhaust corroding

front discs deteriating

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre very low tread

nearside rear handbrake quadrant not fully returning

offside front tyre low tread

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,417 miles

both front alloys scuffed

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front door trim scuffed

power steering fluid tank damp

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,803 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,484 miles

Nearside 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 YOC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

FN05 YOC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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