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VE54 TYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,343 mi
Last recorded134,343 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 TYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,061 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 126,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 88h (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak Sump has corrosion ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,184 miles

Both rear tyres worn at their edges

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn at their edges

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,457 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,402 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,758 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 78,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VE54 TYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE54 TYF, 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 VE54 TYF registered?

VE54 TYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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