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MJ05 AFE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 AFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,519 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 100,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side and rear sub frame and arms light surface corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2019 99,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,224 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,213 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,481 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,465 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,123 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,814 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,946 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,946 miles

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

all advise items ok at time of mot test

front brake pads getting low

nsf tyre has nail in and sidewall slightly perished

osr tyre has nail in

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,223 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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MJ05 AFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ05 AFE, 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 MJ05 AFE registered?

MJ05 AFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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