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SY05 FGM

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,747 mi
Last recorded55,747 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FGM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,747 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Fuel tank heatshield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,703 miles

rear discs rusty at edges

slight leak at off side diff seal

under side of car getting rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,701 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs rusty at edges

slight leak at off side diff seal

under side of car getting rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,866 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,306 miles

Rear pads worn.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,305 miles

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

Front and Rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,751 miles

Body damage - N/S and O/S Wings and Bumper

Front discs worn.

N/S and O/S Rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,842 miles

Front tyre edges worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,640 miles

front and rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,048 miles

near side front tyre getting worn

near side rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 6 May 2008 16,807 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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SY05 FGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY05 FGM, 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 SY05 FGM registered?

SY05 FGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is SY05 FGM safe to buy?

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