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SG05 HFT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,997 mi
Last recorded86,997 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 HFT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 86,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/ r main brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r main brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/ r main brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r main brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Cap and top of filler neck missing (7.2.4c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,594 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsr tyre cracking

nsr window broken

osr tyre badly cracking and has nail in

Fail 1 Jul 2015 60,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsr tyre cracking

nsr window broken

osr tyre badly cracking and has nail in

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,086 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,086 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,307 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light corrosion subframe & suspension components

pads worn - unable to fully check advise brake check - discs slight corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 32,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light corrosion subframe & suspension components

pads worn - unable to fully check advise brake check - discs slight corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 24,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,385 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,998 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 13,998 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 12,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SG05 HFT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SG05 HFT, 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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SG05 HFT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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