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NG54 VWY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,349 mi
Last recorded92,349 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 VWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,349 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 74,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,895 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Outer 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))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,075 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,229 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 33,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required (10.1 (j))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,493 miles

nearside headlamp brackets broken but lamp still secure just enough

Fail 5 Aug 2019 27,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp brackets broken but lamp still secure just enough

Pass 21 Jul 2018 25,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective also exhaust system slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 25,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective also exhaust system slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,071 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal from steering rack area (2.3.3b)

exhaust system slight corroded

front panels damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2016 22,624 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides wishbones (2.4.G.2)

front panels damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,123 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner and outter edges perishing 195/55/16

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2012 14,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,249 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 7,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 6,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 5,498 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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NG54 VWY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NG54 VWY, 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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NG54 VWY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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