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LY05 SYR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 SYR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,390 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 65,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,566 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 53,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 53,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side, also products on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,350 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,096 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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,424 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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LY05 SYR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY05 SYR, 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 LY05 SYR registered?

LY05 SYR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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