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PF54 VGN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 VGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,430 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack slight leak

Fail 28 Sep 2022 99,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,412 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,816 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,972 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,897 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,555 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 60,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,983 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,983 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,687 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,374 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,940 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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PF54 VGN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF54 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF54 VGN registered?

PF54 VGN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is PF54 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF54 VGN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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