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PF05 LMU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LMU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,866 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 76,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,660 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,978 miles

slight brake bind o/s front.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 69,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight brake bind o/s front.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,834 miles

front brake disc worn and in poor condition o/s and n/s.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake disc worn and in poor condition o/s and n/s.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,574 miles

Nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,550 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split Rack leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,314 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 59,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,537 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,395 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,759 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,756 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,083 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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PF05 LMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF05 LMU, 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 PF05 LMU registered?

PF05 LMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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