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NM05 CZU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,612 mi
Last recorded101,612 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 CZU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,612 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanging low (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light wiper marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 101,612 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper too short, leaves gaps in zone A (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanging low (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light wiper marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavy, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at union with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 101,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavy, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at union with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flashing led bulbs fitted, now swapped with R501 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 100,707 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper too short, not covering screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached snapped at welds (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,717 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend pollish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,934 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,934 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage anchorage missing (10.1 (n))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,065 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,391 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,391 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,209 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,720 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,213 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,021 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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NM05 CZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NM05 CZU, 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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NM05 CZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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