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ST05 EXF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,494 mi
Last recorded90,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 EXF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,494 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2014 71,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2013 67,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,269 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,794 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 EXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST05 EXF, 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 ST05 EXF registered?

ST05 EXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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