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MF55 XGC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,396 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,821 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,106 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 95,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,443 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished but not exposing cords

slight misting of oil around N/S front steering gator

Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished but not exposing cords

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight misting of oil around N/S front steering gator

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,111 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 89,111 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,022 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 24 Dec 2012 69,075 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 69,075 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,016 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,816 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 XGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

MF55 XGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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