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NH05 FZV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 FZV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 87,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,611 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside Front, Nearside and Offside Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Catalyst - Middle Section Joint. Exhaust System Is Corroded/Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside. Clouding/Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine Stabiliser Bush Worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged/Poorly Repaired @ Bracket. Slightly Loose But Secure

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency/Performance Is Poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Seepage @ Pump Area (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear Jacking Points/Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 73,195 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,427 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 66,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,177 miles

Brake pipes has light corrosion to exposed metal sections, in general

Nearside Dipbeam image poor, just legal

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on tread, low on tread and has a nail in it

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated and smearing screen, just legal

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has perishing to it

PAS Rack showing misting of fluid around pinion head

Wear to both engine and gearbox support mountings, not excessive yet

Pass 30 May 2018 59,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,131 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,073 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,073 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 35,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,237 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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NH05 FZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH05 FZV, 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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NH05 FZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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