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MW54 VFF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,515 mi
Last recorded49,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,515 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,489 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,000 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 300,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 26,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,970 miles

rear brake disks corroded and pads worn low

vehecle has been involved in an accident and repaired prior to mot

Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake disks corroded and pads worn low

vehecle has been involved in an accident and repaired prior to mot

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 VFF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MW54 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

MW54 VFF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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