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PF05 XFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

49,213 mi
Last recorded49,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,056 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure

rear bumper insecure

rear wiper worn

Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front bumper insecure

rear bumper insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,347 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LAMP (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LAMP (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,844 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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 31,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Aug 2014 31,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,970 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 27,970 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,247 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,247 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 10,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,206 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 XFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

PF05 XFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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