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VE05 DZD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,679 mi
Last recorded90,679 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 DZD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

alternator and power steering belts heavily cracked

front brake discs lipped and corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

alternator and power steering belts heavily cracked

front brake discs lipped and corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,258 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,536 miles

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

exhaust heatsield insecure at rear

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heatsield insecure at rear

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,275 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow evident

slight oil leak evident

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,274 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow evident

slight oil leak evident

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,726 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,328 miles

damp around PAS pump

front brake pads very well worn

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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VE05 DZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE05 DZD, 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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VE05 DZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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