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NH05 VFX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 112,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded through (large hole around rear seam) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure all tabs broken off (crash damage) (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced either bulb not fitted correctly or due to lens condition (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission automatic transmission cooler pipe to radiator leaking (large puddle after test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (almost excessive) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (taped up to hide sharp edges) (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (almost excessive) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet hard to open due to crash damage

full exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,440 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 83,440 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cluster (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,251 miles

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,190 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,426 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 28,414 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,353 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf seat missing

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 VFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NH05 VFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 VFX registered?

NH05 VFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is NH05 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 VFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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