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PE05 HFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 HFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,877 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 122,877 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 116,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 111,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 111,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 104,621 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 104,618 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,721 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,514 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,482 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cut on tyre side wall n//s/f not down to cords

old wiper marks on screen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,479 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cut on tyre side wall n//s/f not down to cords

old wiper marks on screen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 30,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,917 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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PE05 HFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PE05 HFU, 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 PE05 HFU registered?

PE05 HFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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