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FY05 FNC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,567 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,425 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,065 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlight intensity slightly reduced

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front , lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,246 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front headlight intensity slightly reduced

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 75,432 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,748 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.90 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlamp output slightly low in comparison to offside

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.88 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 67,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 185/65 HR 15 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 67,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle near/side slow in operation (53% ) out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near/side and off/side front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 185/65 HR 15 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 55,612 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 45,237 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 May 2016 41,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,912 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn (3mm)

tyre size 185 65 15(88)H

Pass 19 May 2014 34,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 31,465 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,465 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 23,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,073 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 FNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY05 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

FY05 FNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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