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OU05 WFC

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

282,835 mi
Last recorded282,835 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 WFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 282,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 84,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,998 miles

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

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

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

central exhaust section slightly damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,880 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,934 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,031 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,031 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,016 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,257 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,621 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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OU05 WFC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 WFC, 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 OU05 WFC registered?

OU05 WFC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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