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RE05 FSJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,528 mi
Last recorded116,528 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FSJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 116,528 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,636 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 113,630 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak And on front pipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both bulbs very dim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing Rodend split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heat shield loose

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,897 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion to the underside

Fail 7 Jul 2017 109,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

vehicle has slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,273 miles

slight surface corrosion to rear underside

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,804 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 85,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,190 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,233 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 50,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear blade torn

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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RE05 FSJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE05 FSJ, 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 RE05 FSJ registered?

RE05 FSJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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