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RF55 PFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,932 mi
Last recorded45,932 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 PFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 45,277 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively +slight noisy (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,328 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,306 miles

Advice both front tyres wearig low.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,469 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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RF55 PFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RF55 PFU, 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 RF55 PFU registered?

RF55 PFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RF55 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 PFU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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