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MW54 VFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,051 mi
Last recorded118,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 118,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension heavily surface corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,040 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

child seat fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs have corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheels slightly binding

child seat fitted

n/s/f coil spring has slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,109 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres cracking,2mm and bald inner edges

Rear Tyres starting too slightly crack

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,282 miles

both front tyre worn on edges and cracked on side wall

offside rear tyre cracked

screen chipped zone b

x2 baby seats fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,169 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,812 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,812 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,784 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,726 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)

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 VFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

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