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MF55 VNT

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VNT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,171 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 127,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 12 Sep 2024 122,180 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 122,180 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged loose (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Sep 2023 118,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps tarnished

chip to screen

Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,274 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps tarnished

chip to screen

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,502 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,502 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,860 miles

both rear tyres perishing

chip to screen

temp screw in fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,414 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,242 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

CHIP TO SCREEN

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

CHIP TO SCREEN

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,986 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,226 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,670 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,598 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VNT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF55 VNT, 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 MF55 VNT registered?

MF55 VNT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is MF55 VNT safe to buy?

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