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FN55 XNH

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XNH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 100,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,252 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,829 miles

o/s/f headlight dim!

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,658 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 30,658 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,897 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 23,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,285 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 XNH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FN55 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

FN55 XNH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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