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FN55 WFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 WFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 96,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 94,493 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 May 2016 94,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2015 90,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly worn/corroded

tyres perishing slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,919 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,919 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

long travel on park brake lever

engine management lamp lit

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2010 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage to nearside rear lamp & wing

no spare tyre fitted

rear wiper ripped

Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,050 miles

damage to nearside rear lamp & wing

no spare tyre fitted

rear wiper ripped

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,116 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,070 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,085 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 WFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN55 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

FN55 WFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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