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SD55 OEX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,740 mi
Last recorded53,740 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated silicone sealed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 62,620 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to tail (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated silicone sealed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rearmost joint corroded/weak

vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 62,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rearmost joint corroded/weak

vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill,corroded/soft

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,828 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 13 May 2019 60,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 18 May 2018 60,069 miles

Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 60,069 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 49,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,052 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,052 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,710 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,515 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,168 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,624 miles

advise slight corrosion of rear brake piping

Fail 12 Jul 2011 28,624 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advise slight corrosion of rear brake piping

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,609 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,349 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)

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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SD55 OEX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SD55 OEX, 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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SD55 OEX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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