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PF05 MVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Lpg 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,748 mi
Last recorded194,748 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 MVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 194,748 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 194,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 175,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 4 Aug 2016 175,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

EM LIGHT ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged INSECURE (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 154,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

EML ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 134,697 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate fading

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,293 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 76,391 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 28 May 2012 76,391 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,388 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,251 miles

advis parking brake lever comes up close to minimum requirements advise front brake brake imbalance 25%

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,553 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,459 miles

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

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 MVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MVZ, 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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PF05 MVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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