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RF54 UEL

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,807 mi
Last recorded71,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil worn slider (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 60,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slider worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slider worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 59,574 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slider worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slider worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and worn slider (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 56,520 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and worn slider (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,514 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,050 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs rusty

offside front headlight slightly dim

Fail 5 Jan 2013 29,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 29,850 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,206 miles

both from lower arm bushs age cracking

exhaust has slight corrossion

front discs slightly pitted on inner surface

Pass 8 Jan 2011 23,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 19,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet weather

Pass 2 Jan 2009 16,262 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 5 Jan 2008 12,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RF54 UEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF54 UEL, 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 RF54 UEL registered?

RF54 UEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is RF54 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 UEL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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