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NG05 VFH

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,929 mi
Last recorded92,929 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VFH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,700 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 89,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,335 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2013 65,018 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,823 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,823 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,020 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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NG05 VFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel 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 NG05 VFH, 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 NG05 VFH registered?

NG05 VFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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