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MF55 VXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,689 mi
Last recorded48,689 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,689 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

O/S/Rear light unit damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,305 miles

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

auxilary drive belt fouling air con pipe

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2020 44,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

auxilary drive belt fouling air con pipe

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,723 miles

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

Air-con pipes fouling on auxillary belt.

Fail 15 Aug 2019 39,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 87v. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Air-con pipes fouling on auxillary belt.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyre's are badly cracked advice to change soon

both rear tyre's are badly cracked advice to change soon

Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyre's are badly cracked advice to change soon

both rear tyre's are badly cracked advice to change soon

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,849 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 24,332 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,108 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 19,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs pitted on inside, strongly advise replacement

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs pitted on inside, strongly advise replacement

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,903 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 VXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

MF55 VXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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