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FY55 DCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 DCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,862 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 60,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,293 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,602 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 37,583 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,501 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 33,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,364 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 20,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,957 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,989 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,227 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,476 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 DCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY55 DCU, 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 FY55 DCU registered?

FY55 DCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is FY55 DCU safe to buy?

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