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HG05 SFN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SFN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 122,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 122,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,788 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,838 miles

Front tyres on limit secondary tread pattern

Off side rear tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,483 miles

damage nearside sill

handbrake requires adjusting

Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,483 miles

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

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

damage to n/s sill area

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,784 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 60,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 36,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,928 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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HG05 SFN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 HG05 SFN, 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 HG05 SFN registered?

HG05 SFN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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