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FV05 EHW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,690 mi
Last recorded61,690 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EHW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,952 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 57,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,967 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,181 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,307 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,380 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,293 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,169 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,930 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,340 miles

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

Offside front seat belt is twisted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,913 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,990 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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FV05 EHW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FV05 EHW, 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 FV05 EHW registered?

FV05 EHW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 EHW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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