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NH05 VMX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VMX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 109,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rear of engine area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

engine misfire

Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,135 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,135 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,641 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,638 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,678 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,033 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 23,973 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 VMX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VMX, 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 NH05 VMX registered?

NH05 VMX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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