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HG05 SFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,306 mi
Last recorded111,306 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SFY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,306 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,526 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,926 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 86,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,036 miles

advise rear brake discs rusty

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 SFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SFY, 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 HG05 SFY registered?

HG05 SFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is HG05 SFY safe to buy?

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