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NM05 HJF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,537 miles

head lamps in poor condition

near side rear light lens damaged

slight wear in front anti roll bar drop links

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,536 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground poss tow bar ? (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low !!!

brakes binding slightly

head lamps in poor condition

near side rear light lens damaged

slight rear brake imbalance

slight wear in front anti roll bar drop links

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,057 miles

near side rear light lens is broken

front brake imbalance

parking brake efficiency only just meets the requirements

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

tyres are under inflated

Fail 17 Sep 2021 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake imbalance

near side rear light lens is broken

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

tyres are under inflated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,780 miles

all suspension bushes starting to perish

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all suspension bushes starting to perish

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,902 miles

exhaust shield lose

near side rear light lens damaged

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2019 47,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust shield lose

near side rear light lens damaged

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,676 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING

PARK BRAKE LEVER HAS VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

corrosion to underside

front lower suspension arms are corroded

heat shields are in poor condition

rear brake discs are in very poor condition

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2018 44,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside

front lower suspension arms are corroded

heat shields are in poor condition

rear brake discs are in very poor condition

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre . tyre tread depth slightly low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front , at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lamp outer clear lens cover damaged

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union /pipe end where connecting to brake hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake . slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre . worn very low in tyre tread inner tyre tread area, cracks in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lamp outer clear lens cover damaged

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union /pipe end where connecting to brake hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake . slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre . worn very low in tyre tread inner tyre tread area, cracks in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,989 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

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

exhaust join centre/rear corroding

inner rear sills corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,082 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,082 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,507 miles

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

both rear and nsf tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,908 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inside

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inside

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,591 miles

Front brkes slightly binding.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 174,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,788 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 HJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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