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VE55 ZFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever almost no reserve travel

Offside Front Headlight lense cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2020 91,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever almost no reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight lense cracked

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,576 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,338 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,396 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,055 miles

Offside Rear slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,012 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 63,645 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,281 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,870 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 37,870 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VE55 ZFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE55 ZFR, 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 VE55 ZFR registered?

VE55 ZFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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