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FY05 FMO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 94,237 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Split pin missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking split pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,142 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 82,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,039 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 80,039 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,090 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,090 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 64,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,524 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,261 miles

both rear tyres start to crack

Pass 24 Dec 2012 29,627 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,152 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,457 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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FY05 FMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY05 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

FY05 FMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 FMO safe to buy?

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