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VE05 DZF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 DZF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,539 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,979 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,043 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,316 miles

Centre brake light not working

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,656 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,860 miles

chip in screen (offside)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,497 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,497 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,173 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres have nails in tread

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,847 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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VE05 DZF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE05 DZF, 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 VE05 DZF registered?

VE05 DZF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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