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NY05 PBF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 PBF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 93,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,550 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 93,550 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 93,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rubber Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link Rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,761 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 85,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 83,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,902 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,902 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,977 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 79,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,930 miles

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 16 Sep 2017 75,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 16 Sep 2017 75,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 73,331 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,597 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

offside headlight dim

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,498 miles

crack in top of o/s screen not in drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres heavly worn on edges may need tracking adjustment

o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,180 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cuts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,515 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,799 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 11,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,451 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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NY05 PBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NY05 PBF, 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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NY05 PBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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