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FY05 YZV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,005 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 102,005 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,144 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,191 miles

Rear disc slightly scored.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,025 miles

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

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

Rear disc slightly scored.

Rear park brake low efficiency.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,606 miles

arm on osr caliper not fully returning when park brake is released

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,263 miles

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

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 YZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 YZV registered?

FY05 YZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is FY05 YZV safe to buy?

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