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SO05 ECN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ECN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,255 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes from bottle and pump to rack show signs of seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn, also has split ball joint boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes from bottle and pump to rack show signs of seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 98,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint of front pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 92,339 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint of front pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 73,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,843 miles

brake pipe into o/s rear brake hose corroding

dampness around o/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,842 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipe into o/s rear brake hose corroding

dampness around o/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,400 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust rubber broken but still secure

Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,400 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust rubber broken but still secure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,027 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,776 miles

air bag light flashing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,072 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,416 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 20,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO05 ECN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 SO05 ECN, 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 SO05 ECN registered?

SO05 ECN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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