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PY05 MDZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 MDZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 52,266 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 52,265 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 44,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 37,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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)

both rear light units lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2012 34,670 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear blocks

both rear light units broken

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

offside wiper blade split

Fail 24 May 2012 34,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres getting close to wear blocks

both rear light units broken

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2011 30,237 miles

both rear light units broken

joint between centre + rear exhaust boxes corroded

offside wiper blade split

slight side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,806 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside outer sill damaged

slight side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 17,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,708 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 11,708 miles

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

Offside Front 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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PY05 MDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY05 MDZ, 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 PY05 MDZ registered?

PY05 MDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is PY05 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 MDZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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