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SC54 XZN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,738 mi
Last recorded155,738 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 XZN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 155,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 154,689 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 154,689 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,058 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 153,504 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,226 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 150,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 146,867 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,437 miles

Offside main beam bulb fitted wrong

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil over fill

engine oil sump corroded(damp)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 143,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside main beam bulb fitted wrong

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil over fill

engine oil sump corroded(damp)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,584 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheel alignment

Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 125,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 116,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,233 miles

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

engine sump rusty

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

engine sump rusty

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,303 miles

Off side rear dust cap missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 65,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 48,474 miles

handbrake close to limit

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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SC54 XZN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC54 XZN, 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 SC54 XZN registered?

SC54 XZN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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