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MF55 SBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,188 mi
Last recorded137,188 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 SBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

tracking out wearing tyres

Fail 15 Sep 2023 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

tracking out wearing tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,687 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 129,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear nearside reflector damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear nearside reflector damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,766 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated, nearside deflector insecure

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorating and deflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorating (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,120 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,716 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,306 miles

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,831 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 57,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 42,444 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

deterioration of nearside rear tyre tread

slight detrerioration of windscreen wiper blades

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,444 miles

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

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

deterioration of nearside rear tyre tread

slight detrerioration of windscreen wiper blades

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,717 miles

offside rear light lens cracked allowing water ingress

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,292 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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MF55 SBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MF55 SBX, 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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MF55 SBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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