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NY54 DFN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,452 mi
Last recorded153,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 DFN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 153,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 153,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced stop/tail light bulb fitted wrong way around (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 137,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,651 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 124,651 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,974 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2023 107,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,508 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,508 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,903 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,583 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 37,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,495 miles

Headlights faded

Nearside front door damaged

Nearside front tyre cracking on tread

Nearside front worn badly on both sidewalls

Offside front damaged

Rear discs corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,052 miles

Both Corners Of Front Bumper Damaged

Both Front Drop Link Rubber Bushes Perished

Both Rear Discs Corroded Slightly

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre Low On Pressure And Worn On Edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Corners Of Front Bumper Damaged

Both Front Drop Link Rubber Bushes Perished

Both Rear Discs Corroded Slightly

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre Low On Pressure And Worn On Edges

Pass 13 May 2014 36,055 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 36,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 33,745 miles

both rear tyres on tread bar indicaters and perishing

Fail 13 May 2013 33,745 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres on tread bar indicaters and perishing

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and perishing

Pass 10 May 2012 31,289 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn to tread bar indicaters on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,535 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 15,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NY54 DFN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 NY54 DFN, 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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NY54 DFN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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