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MA05 EXF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EXF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs have pitting marks surface rust

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

n/s headlight image dim

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

oil all over engine and bay

rear brake discs has slight surface pitting

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,196 miles

clutch slipping

engine bay has oil spray all over o/s of engine

o/s/r tyre carcking on sidewall and approching wear markers

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch slipping

engine bay has oil spray all over o/s of engine

o/s/r tyre carcking on sidewall and approching wear markers

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,340 miles

Front number plate cracked in corners

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

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

Sufface rust on all 4 brake discs

o/s dip beam slighty dim

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,347 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,388 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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MA05 EXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 EXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA05 EXF registered?

MA05 EXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MA05 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 EXF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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