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MW54 ODU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 ODU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 143,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 137,630 miles

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

Rear heatsheild loose

Sump corroded and leaking

nsr tyre low on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 137,630 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant low

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

Rear heatsheild loose

Sump corroded and leaking

nsr tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 119,895 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 119,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,951 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,218 miles

handbrake high but not to stop

o/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,218 miles

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

handbrake high but not to stop

o/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,346 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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MW54 ODU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

MW54 ODU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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