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FN55 XPS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,231 miles

oil leak PAS

oil leak offside diff seal

Fail 27 Nov 2025 97,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak PAS

oil leak offside diff seal

rear brake discs look poor and pads look low

rear exhaust box look poor

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,059 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 92,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,341 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,028 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,008 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,944 miles

Front brake pads look low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dip beam image poor

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,873 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 38,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,874 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,535 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 20,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,890 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XPS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

FN55 XPS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FN55 XPS safe to buy?

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