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ST05 EWZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,770 mi
Last recorded153,770 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 EWZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,770 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODING

FUEL PIPE CORRODING AT THE REAR

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE INNER EDGE

O/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE INNER EDGE ALMOST DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORD

ONE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 153,769 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment TOO MUCH TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODING

FUEL PIPE CORRODING AT THE REAR

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE INNER EDGE

O/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE INNER EDGE ALMOST DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORD

ONE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,177 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 27 Apr 2018 145,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,408 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 136,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 127,626 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,763 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Slight bind at Nearside Rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,237 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corrodded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 103,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corrodded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,298 miles

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 EWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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