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MV55 FUT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,159 mi
Last recorded96,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,159 miles

head lights cloudy

Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

head lights cloudy

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,272 miles

battery loose but semi-securs (held with cable ties)

o/s/r brake pipes have some corrosion

oil leak

rear pads very low - on minimum thickness

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,830 miles

o/s c/v gaiter has slight leak

rear floor and chassis rusty

some corrosion n/s and o/s brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,723 miles

o/s/f c/v gaiter has slight leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f c/c gaiter has slight leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,679 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge

long travel on handbrake

o/s/f c/v gaiter has slight leak

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,585 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 65,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,926 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,716 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,796 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,179 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2009 23,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV55 FUT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel 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 MV55 FUT, 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 MV55 FUT registered?

MV55 FUT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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