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ND05 YUF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,235 mi
Last recorded162,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 YUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 162,235 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes around steering rack at the column connection (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 144,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195 55 16 91v ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal soft

osr tyre pressure low, inflated

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,993 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,340 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 115,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,320 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

both rear inner sills corroded

power steering fluid level low

Fail 8 Jul 2021 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering fluid level low

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,921 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 16 Jul 2020 84,921 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,870 miles

Nearside Front slight drag when rotating wheel

Pass 2 May 2018 55,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 55,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,941 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly, but recording significant effort on RBT

Pass 10 May 2016 49,782 miles

Rear nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 46,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 42,917 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,317 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 28,959 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 24,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,615 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 20,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ND05 YUF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ND05 YUF, 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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ND05 YUF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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