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FV05 TZE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,936 mi
Last recorded122,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TZE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 122,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONTS (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,044 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S AND O/S FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S AND N/S FRONTS (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken O/S AND N/S FRONTS (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONTS (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,396 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,183 miles

o/s/r brake disc inner edge pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 22 Jun 2009 53,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,492 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 TZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

FV05 TZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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