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RF54 XAX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,770 mi
Last recorded131,770 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 XAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 131,770 miles

Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 131,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,349 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 122,349 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,091 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 111,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,370 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,546 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 90,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,706 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,550 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,341 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,097 miles

power steering rack slight dampness

Fail 8 Aug 2013 63,097 miles

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

power steering rack slight dampness

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,550 miles

handbrake high travel

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,345 miles

Advise front wiper blades starting to split.

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,423 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 20 Dec 2007 31,423 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 XAX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RF54 XAX, 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 RF54 XAX registered?

RF54 XAX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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