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MT05 NFA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 NFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 85,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,931 miles

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 75,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp slight loose

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp slight loose

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,368 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Offside Front headlamp image deteriorated slightly

both front shockers dust covers split

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,353 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Offside Front headlamp image deteriorated slightly

both front shockers dust covers split

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,556 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc wear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,657 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,297 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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MT05 NFA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT05 NFA, 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 MT05 NFA registered?

MT05 NFA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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