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PF05 XUO

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XUO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

drivers door drops when opened

emissions not tested to to excess water coming from tale pipe

gear oil leak

n/s o/s front wipers leave smears

n/s o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s o/s rear shocks rusty

n/s o/s rear trailing arm bushes cracked

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens Cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil Leak

Rear Fuel Pipe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2015 70,171 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens Cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil Leak

Rear Fuel Pipe corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

recommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,279 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 25,406 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 XUO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF05 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

PF05 XUO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is PF05 XUO safe to buy?

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