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MM05 VNS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VNS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,803 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,362 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line on mot failure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level below min

fuel cap very stiff to screw in, difficult to make seal contact

light corrosion to OS and NS Rear chassis in front of wheel arches

Fail 12 Jun 2023 73,346 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line on mot failure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level below min

fuel cap very stiff to screw in, difficult to make seal contact

light corrosion to OS and NS Rear chassis in front of wheel arches

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,348 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 67,348 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 61,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,687 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 56,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,037 miles

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

poor image on headlights

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

poor image on headlights

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,125 miles

Front SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,285 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,040 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,396 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,586 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,338 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,939 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,758 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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MM05 VNS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM05 VNS, 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 MM05 VNS registered?

MM05 VNS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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