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FY55 YMT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YMT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 85,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 79,392 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,649 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,548 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 67,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,647 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,473 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,473 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,400 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 YMT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

FY55 YMT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is FY55 YMT safe to buy?

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