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MW54 OCX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,346 mi
Last recorded76,346 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 OCX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc damaged

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

cut in tread no cords visible

Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust not fitted/broken (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc damaged

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

cut in tread no cords visible

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil sump rusted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil sump rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre is in a poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 57,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,490 miles

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

both number plate lights are dim

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,856 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 20,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MW54 OCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW54 OCX, 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 MW54 OCX registered?

MW54 OCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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