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LY54 DFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,253 mi
Last recorded91,253 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DFZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,253 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 89,315 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack and reservoir damp

Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 77,324 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 77,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 73,735 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 70,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,648 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system surface corrosion

gearbox damp with oil

headlamp lenses deteriorating

power steering rack damp

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system surface corrosion

gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack damp

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,167 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

power steering rack damp

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,167 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

power steering rack damp

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,623 miles

slight dampness off side of power steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,128 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and nearing wear limit

Fail 11 Feb 2009 26,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and nearing wear limit

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,315 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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LY54 DFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LY54 DFZ, 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 LY54 DFZ registered?

LY54 DFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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