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FY55 CWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 81,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2019 81,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,098 miles

N/S/F tyre is perishing.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Sump is corroding.

Fail 23 May 2017 72,098 miles

N/S/F tyre is perishing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Sump is corroding.

Pass 11 May 2016 67,773 miles

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

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

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 20 May 2015 63,755 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 63,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 58,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,686 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,660 miles

all brake discs rusting on insides

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 May 2011 37,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,888 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,228 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,740 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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FY55 CWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY55 CWU, 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 FY55 CWU registered?

FY55 CWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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