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FN55 XPE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,019 mi
Last recorded61,019 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XPE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 61,019 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,598 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 49,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 30 Nov 2021 44,132 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 44,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,889 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,999 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,705 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 23,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 XPE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

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

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