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HG05 YMY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YMY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 110,362 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to being very dim. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam very dim. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (perishing) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 55,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 55,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 52,013 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 48,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PAS rack damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 48,097 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PAS rack damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,445 miles

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

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

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

PAS rack damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2016 44,445 miles

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

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

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

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

PAS rack damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper slight smeary

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

osf brake disc slightly scored

Fail 16 May 2012 28,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

osf brake disc slightly scored

Pass 13 May 2011 22,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 17,653 miles

exchaust very rusty in places, front tyres fairlywell worn, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 7 May 2009 12,756 miles

front brake disds corroded, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 23 May 2008 8,464 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 YMY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG05 YMY, 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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HG05 YMY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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