MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
rear wiper torn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
rear wiper torn
areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle
offside rear tyre walls starting to crack
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged nearside front abs ring (3.4.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle
corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle
offside rear tyre walls starting to crack
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
slight bind on nearside rear brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside main (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside main (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle
corrosion developing on underside of vehicle
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside main (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle
corrosion developing on underside of vehicle
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and is soft
rear number plate deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle
nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre
rear wiper torn and not operating
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle
nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre
rear wiper torn and not operating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion developing on suspension components of vehicle
corrosion developing on underside of vehicle
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear discs pitting
air bag light on
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 OSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SJ05 OSU, 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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SJ05 OSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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