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LS54 USM

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 USM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,189 miles

Nearside Rear unit lens has crack

Offside Front tyre on inner edge slight wearing worn

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

exhaust holder on front has cracks

front bumper has slight damage

Fail 30 May 2019 107,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear unit lens has crack

Offside Front tyre on inner edge slight wearing worn

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

exhaust holder on front has cracks

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 25 May 2018 101,588 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 101,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split. (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. off scale. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside steering rack boot is starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,120 miles

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

cannot see brake pad life fully

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,484 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,460 miles

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

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

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 8 Feb 2012 50,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 50,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,476 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 42,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,233 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,191 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,751 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,166 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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LS54 USM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS54 USM, 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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LS54 USM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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