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VO05 FWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear exhaust heat shiels slightly loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steering suspension components corroded

hand brake dose not lock up

head lamps tarnished

oil sump corroded

screen slightly marked

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,279 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise damp around power steering rack and signs of been leaking

advise handbrake does not lock up and travel long

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise n/s door and wing damaged

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and perished

advise power steering noisy

advise rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

advise screen marked

advise slight exhaust blow at front and rear joints

advise sump corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 61,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise damp around power steering rack and signs of been leaking

advise handbrake does not lock up and travel long

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise n/s door and wing damaged

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and perished

advise power steering noisy

advise rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

advise screen marked

advise slight exhaust blow at front and rear joints

advise sump corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,916 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise damp around n/s and o/s steering rack

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise nearside front wing and door damaged

advise sump corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise damp around n/s and o/s steering rack

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise nearside front wing and door damaged

advise sump corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 45,315 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 45,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 44,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 41,135 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 39,718 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 39,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose nut (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 10 May 2017 36,214 miles

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

damp steering rack area

Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,892 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 31,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2013 27,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,045 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,033 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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VO05 FWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VO05 FWJ, 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 VO05 FWJ registered?

VO05 FWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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