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ML05 VFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,536 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath boot area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever needs adjustment

Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,779 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,571 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,422 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,856 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,889 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 19,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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ML05 VFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML05 VFU, 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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ML05 VFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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