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MT54 FHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,577 mi
Last recorded110,577 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 FHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 110,577 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge of tread and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,173 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 94,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,812 miles

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 30 Mar 2015 72,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear wheel slght bind

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,630 miles

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

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

advise offside front fog light glass is cracked

advise slight oil dampness from around the steering rack on the offside

Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,478 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

advise front offside fog lighgt glass is cracked

advise slight oil dampness from around the steering rack on the offside

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag warning light displayed

both front brake discs inner faces are scored and pitted and the nearside service brake has a slight judder on

front offside fog light glass broken

slight oil leak starting on the offside of the steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag warning light displayed

both front brake discs inner faces are scored and pitted and the nearside service brake has a slight judder on

front offside fog light glass broken

slight oil leak starting on the offside of the steering rack

strong advise front nearside wiper rubber starting to split at the top and bottom of the blade

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,158 miles

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

advise both front tyres are wearing on the thread edges low ,

front offside fog light glass is holed and cracked

oil dampness on the offside of the steering rack and rack boot

rear wiper blade starting to split on the rubber

Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,097 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres are wearing on the thread edges low ,

front offside fog light glass is holed and cracked

oil dampness on the offside of the steering rack and rack boot

rear wiper blade starting to split on the rubber

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,513 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS DISPLAYED AND FLASHING ON DASH

FRONT NEARSIDE TOP MOUNTING RUBBER ON SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS STARTING TO BECOME UN SEATED FROM CUP

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

OIL DAMPNESS FROM STEERING RACK ON THE OFFSIDE

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,602 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,580 miles

both front tyre tread depths close to legal limit

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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MT54 FHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT54 FHU, 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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MT54 FHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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