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NH05 VFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,141 mi
Last recorded50,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VFY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 50,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 36,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,423 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 35,423 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading at all (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,565 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 34,565 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,617 miles

Rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 17 Jul 2018 29,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,184 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 28,184 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,432 miles

o/s/f bumper slightly insecure

o/s/f headlight misting

Fail 18 Jul 2016 27,427 miles

Emissions not tested emmision high (7.3.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,441 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,308 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 VFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NH05 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

NH05 VFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is NH05 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 VFY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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