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RF05 YSO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YSO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,513 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front SCUTTLE PANEL IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,079 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2024 89,079 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,358 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,084 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BET test failed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,243 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 71,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 65,607 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 65,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,945 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Upper bulkhead in engine bay corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Upper bulkhead in engine bay corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,042 miles

Front brake imbalance

Front cross member above bulk head corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 61,042 miles

Front brake imbalance

Front cross member above bulk head corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,649 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% should be under 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 4 Jun 2015 50,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 28,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,843 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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RF05 YSO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RF05 YSO, 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 RF05 YSO registered?

RF05 YSO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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