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ST05 PFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2021 97,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corodded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle mounting severly corodded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 94,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension and chasi heavily corodded

Pass 29 May 2019 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all rubber bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

all suspension corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 91,006 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

all suspension heavily corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test

Pass 14 May 2018 85,939 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test

Fail 14 May 2018 85,939 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axel (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test

Pass 9 May 2017 81,518 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 81,518 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 75,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 64,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,573 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,964 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 53,964 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 48,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 48,275 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 43,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 30,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 PFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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