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FN55 WFC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,038 mi
Last recorded132,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 WFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,038 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

items in rear seats not allowing inspection of rear seats and seat belts

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2016 132,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced + damaged (1.7.5a)

items in rear seats not allowing inspection of rear seats and seat belts

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,354 miles

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

engine managment light on

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,354 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2014 101,628 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,628 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to nearside front and nearside rear light units

dampness round steering rack

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front wipers deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

dampness at steering rack

engine management light on

nearside front light damaged and misting up

nearside rear light damaged

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and has several cuts

Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,137 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

dampness at steering rack

engine management light on

nearside front light damaged and misting up

nearside rear light damaged

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and has several cuts

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,738 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,737 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 44,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,358 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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FN55 WFC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FN55 WFC, 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 FN55 WFC registered?

FN55 WFC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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