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NM05 DBZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,488 mi
Last recorded96,488 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 DBZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,625 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 93,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 93,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,718 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,640 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,466 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 84,466 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,580 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 80,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,716 miles

rear exhaust rusted.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,716 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rusted.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 54,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f-n/s/f drop link bushes perishing

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,356 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,747 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 27,747 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,731 miles

NOTE... damage to o/s/f bumper... (front panel bent)....

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 DBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DBZ, 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 NM05 DBZ registered?

NM05 DBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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