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HG55 EYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

147,418 mi
Last recorded147,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,418 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 147,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 145,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 145,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 142,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Centre Section Joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 140,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 140,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 138,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 138,623 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,270 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,505 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 128,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,439 miles

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2017 122,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,872 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from o/s rack area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,774 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on the inner faces

Center exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking between the treads

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 106,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on the inner faces

Center exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking between the treads

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 101,020 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bind o/s front wheel

marks on front discs

score mark on rear disc

surface rust inner sills n/s and o/s

unable to se inner pads front and rear

under sill on brake hoses

Fail 28 Jun 2012 94,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2011 86,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,031 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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HG55 EYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HG55 EYC, 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 HG55 EYC registered?

HG55 EYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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