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NC05 ZBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,135 mi
Last recorded93,135 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 ZBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,135 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion

Rear Body has slight corrosion

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,140 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,140 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,653 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,015 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,669 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 75,075 miles

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion all around Chassis, Suspension (including Coil Springs), Fornt subframe and Rear Axle

Fail 19 Apr 2014 75,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion all around Chassis, Suspension (including Coil Springs), Fornt subframe and Rear Axle

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front hub might be worn at track rod end fixture.

Pass 13 May 2010 63,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

This car is accident repaired

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,712 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 ZBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC05 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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