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OV05 VFC

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,506 mi
Last recorded49,506 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 49,506 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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 Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,945 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 48,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 48,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,028 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,259 miles

rear brakes heavy squeal when applied

Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes heavy squeal when applied

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 13,400 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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OV05 VFC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV05 VFC, 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 OV05 VFC registered?

OV05 VFC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is OV05 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 VFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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