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HN05 DYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,258 mi
Last recorded129,258 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 129,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine doesn't idle, cuts off when doing so, wasn't apparent during pre check (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Light intensity severely reduced (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,564 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,308 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 118,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,075 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 112,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,621 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jul 2020 104,621 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,063 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,987 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 92,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,001 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp has had a temporary repair and is becoming insecure

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front both tyres worn

Front brakes imbalanced

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

Nearside registration plate lamp has had a temporary repair and is becoming insecure

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,511 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2015 61,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 61,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,396 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,333 miles

Travel on handbrake

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Travel on handbrake

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,734 miles

near side front tyres just above legal limit off side front tyres just above leqal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,961 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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HN05 DYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HN05 DYF, 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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HN05 DYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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