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LY05 SYZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,477 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn, both sides

no access to centre rear belt at time of test

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn, both sides

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

no access to centre rear belt at time of test

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 55,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 49,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 22,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,048 miles

Advise rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,820 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 SYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY05 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

LY05 SYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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