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LY54 VXC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VXC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,053 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 128,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,603 miles

Nearside Rear noise coming from brakes or bearing when rotated advise to inspect further

Fail 16 Sep 2019 116,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear noise coming from brakes or bearing when rotated advise to inspect further

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,810 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 108,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot small escape of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod ends,boot perishing (2.2.C.1c)

boot gas struts not working

both front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

both headlamp lenses and patterns poor

Fail 25 Aug 2017 108,225 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort park brake excessive travel,low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on 46% inbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot small escape of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod ends,boot perishing (2.2.C.1c)

boot gas struts not working

both front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

both headlamp lenses and patterns poor

Pass 24 Sep 2016 102,720 miles

Coolant leak Coolant Level Low ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Oil Level Empty ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 102,720 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant Level Low ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Oil Level Empty ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiperblade split but still clearing screen

o/s wiperblade split but still clearing screen

Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiperblade split but still clearing screen

o/s wiperblade split but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,754 miles

SRS. lamp is on

front fog lamp broken

Fail 16 Aug 2012 77,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SRS. lamp is on

front fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,988 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,939 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,939 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,035 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 VXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY54 VXC, 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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LY54 VXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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