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FV05 EJL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EJL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,206 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 90,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Wiper motor not working effieciently

Fail 23 Jun 2018 82,996 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning light showing on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Wiper motor not working effieciently

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 58,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

small chips in windscreen

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,449 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

small chips in windscreen

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,271 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,269 miles

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

Front brakes out of balance

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,282 miles

CENTRAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nail in offside front 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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FV05 EJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV05 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

FV05 EJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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