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ST05 FAU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,797 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,095 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beam lights have poor light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre is cracking in tread areas

heatshield loose

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,810 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 74,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,894 miles

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

windscreen scored at nearside

Fail 8 Mar 2014 68,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen scored at nearside

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,102 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm 185 65 15

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges 185 65 15

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,530 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 FAU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

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

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