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HD05 UAL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,263 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 120,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 114,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,467 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 111,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside headlamp in poor condition

rear tyres perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,705 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion housing. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 101,705 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Front pipe insecure due to mounting rusted off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Clouded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion housing. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,200 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield and retaining clip loose.

Front Inner faces of front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at joint with hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around spring seat mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at joint with hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around spring seat mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,200 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield and retaining clip loose.

Front Inner faces of front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at joint with hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around spring seat mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at joint with hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around spring seat mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,786 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face deteriorating

Offside headlamp outer lens dulling , defect in main beam

Rear surface corrosion on inner sill areas

Fail 14 Aug 2017 90,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc inner face deteriorating

Offside headlamp outer lens dulling , defect in main beam

Rear surface corrosion on inner sill areas

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,015 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Beam is not in the beam tester area. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner edge worn off tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,825 miles

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,654 miles

handbrake travel becoming long

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,469 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake disc,s started to corrode on surface area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,591 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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HD05 UAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HD05 UAL, 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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HD05 UAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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