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FY05 FLD

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FLD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,000 miles

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

Oil leak Sump corroded and porous ()

Sill covers fitted

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 69,999 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR tire has a screw in the tread

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

Oil leak Sump corroded and porous ()

Sill covers fitted

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 9 Jan 2016 62,855 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,023 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,185/65/15

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all brake pipes covered in protective coating

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

damage to front bumper

damage to offside front inner wing splash guard

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 40,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all brake pipes covered in protective coating

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

damage to front bumper

damage to offside front inner wing splash guard

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,448 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,443 miles

exhaust centre section slight damage

front & rear brake pads more than 70% worn.

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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FY05 FLD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FY05 FLD, 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 FY05 FLD registered?

FY05 FLD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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