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NC05 DFO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,823 mi
Last recorded121,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DFO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine sump rusty in places

Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s head lamp mount damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s head lamp reflector getting rough discoloured

o/s front lower fog light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2020 111,157 miles

Exhaust system insecure front steel mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s head lamp reflector getting rough discoloured

o/s front lower fog light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,210 miles

n/s head lamp reflector discoloured

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 95,210 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear torque reaction (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s head lamp reflector discoloured

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs rusty on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,885 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,942 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,986 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front fog lamp damage !!!

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,691 miles

n/s front fog lamp damage !!!

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,563 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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NC05 DFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC05 DFO, 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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NC05 DFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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