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MM54 VHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,167 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Dip beam intensity reduced

Fail 9 Oct 2025 88,167 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Dip beam intensity reduced

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 88,072 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

OSR wheel bearing - unable to check due to brake binding

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,909 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 82,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,913 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing clasp missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,170 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,170 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,126 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 66,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,727 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 62,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i8nner tread (4.1.E.1)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,177 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 56,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,778 miles

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

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

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,667 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,278 miles

airbag light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,278 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,250 miles

Both front tyre wearing low in centre

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

Nearisde rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,250 miles

Both front tyre wearing low in centre

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

Nearisde rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,271 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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MM54 VHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MM54 VHU, 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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MM54 VHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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