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NM05 DFG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,802 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 104,800 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,965 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 102,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Rear fog and tail light (4.10 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,479 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Rear fog and os position (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 97,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Position and fog (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 91,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,757 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,739 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,735 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,684 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,273 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 DFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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