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MK55 XFG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XFG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,247 miles

Front panel damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,247 miles

Front panel damaged

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,250 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 115,250 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,786 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 86,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 86,400 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,921 miles

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

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

babyseats fitted at rear

rear wiper split

wiring at offside headlight multi plug faulty

Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

babyseats fitted at rear

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 64,358 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake travel.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 53,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MK55 XFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK55 XFG, 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 MK55 XFG registered?

MK55 XFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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