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MK05 FTD

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 FTD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 116,661 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower linkage rubbers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 109,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower linkage rubbers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,233 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,403 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,373 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,727 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 54,309 miles

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

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

both front headlamp aims deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 54,309 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front headlamp aims deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 39,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2015 39,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 36,182 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,182 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,529 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's slight cracks

Pass 27 May 2009 18,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,600 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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MK05 FTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK05 FTD, 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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MK05 FTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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