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ST05 DWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,789 mi
Last recorded120,789 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 DWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 120,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wipers do not turn off

Fail 30 Apr 2019 120,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wipers do not turn off

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at sump

Fail 26 Apr 2018 112,943 miles

Emissions not tested Due to holed exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lamp pattern incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at sump

Pass 2 May 2017 107,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure lower support bracket corroded (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure fixed bracket broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 97,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2016 97,587 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,172 miles

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

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

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,254 miles

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

hole in nearside floor

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

hole in nearside floor

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,859 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,856 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 May 2012 55,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,575 miles

O/S REAR TYRE SMALL CUT TO SIDE WALL

Fail 6 Mar 2008 16,574 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE SMALL CUT TO SIDE WALL

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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ST05 DWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST05 DWJ, 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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ST05 DWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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