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FP05 ULJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,742 mi
Last recorded105,742 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ULJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 92,944 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 92,944 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 88,430 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 88,430 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 82,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 75,811 miles

Both front suspension road spring plastic seats have moved out of position

Both front suspension strut gaiters are split

Both rear tyres are worn to 4mm (minimum limit is 1.6mm) and the n/s/r sidewall is perished

The fuel filler flap retaining strap is broken

The n/s/f suspension strut top mounting is dry and squeaking

The n/s/f wheel trim is missing and all the others are slightly damaged

The rear brake pads are under half worn

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 75,811 miles

Both front suspension road spring plastic seats have moved out of position

Both front suspension strut gaiters are split

Both rear tyres are worn to 4mm (minimum limit is 1.6mm) and the n/s/r sidewall is perished

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

The fuel filler flap retaining strap is broken

The n/s/f suspension strut top mounting is dry and squeaking

The n/s/f wheel trim is missing and all the others are slightly damaged

The rear brake pads are under half worn

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,492 miles

front suspension strut gaiters perished.

front tyres side wall slightly perished and worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various light scratches in the vehicle body.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 20 May 2014 63,315 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front tyres and spare tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 20 May 2014 63,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front tyres and spare tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 7 May 2013 58,075 miles

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

o/s headlamp adjuster not working.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, both outer side walls scuffed/perished. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody dry.

Pass 21 May 2012 53,759 miles

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

wheel trims scuffed.

Fail 21 May 2012 53,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

wheel trims scuffed.

Pass 18 May 2011 48,090 miles

front brake pads worn low!

rear tyres worn to 4 mm.o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm & n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody dry/corroded slightly in passes! (Vehicle has been wax oyled).

Pass 25 May 2010 40,982 miles

front brake pads 2/3's worn,brake discs slightly lipped/worn.(Replace brake discs with next set of brake pads).

Pass 13 May 2009 33,601 miles

all tyres worn to 5 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

Pass 15 May 2008 24,876 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 5mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm,both front tyres worn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

rear brakes noisey.

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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FP05 ULJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP05 ULJ, 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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FP05 ULJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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