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NG05 VFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,266 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelsrches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,253 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelsrches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,010 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,923 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,065 miles

front discs and pads 75% worn

rear discs and pads 75% worn

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,077 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,269 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,267 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,329 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 61,806 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front wiper blade slightly split

rear wiper blade slightly split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,112 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 VFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NG05 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

NG05 VFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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