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MF55 XSP

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XSP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,675 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 58,673 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,379 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 56,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,558 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,558 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 50,422 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 50,422 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,529 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2012 44,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,944 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,996 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2009 24,996 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 4,667 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 XSP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XSP, 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 MF55 XSP registered?

MF55 XSP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MF55 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 XSP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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