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MW05 YEB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,165 mi
Last recorded191,165 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YEB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 191,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 191,165 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 183,669 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 6 Feb 2020 183,669 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Feb 2019 170,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 155,244 miles

bind on n/s/f brake

front registration plate cracked

screen chipped

Pass 14 Feb 2017 139,636 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone "A"

front registration plate damaged/cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2017 139,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen outside zone "A"

front registration plate damaged/cracked

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,550 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside and outside (shallow grooves)

offside rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,550 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside and outside (shallow grooves)

offside rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,390 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

screen chipped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,641 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,929 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 35,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,535 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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MW05 YEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW05 YEB, 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 MW05 YEB registered?

MW05 YEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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