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MW05 YFE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,765 mi
Last recorded101,765 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 101,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,148 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)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,128 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,877 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,790 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,872 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,872 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,914 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,591 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 YFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

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

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