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VU55 ZDX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,555 mi
Last recorded119,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,555 miles

front pads seem low

Fail 17 Jul 2017 119,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads seem low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,035 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,135 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,524 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Oct 2013 85,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,739 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,858 miles

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

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

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

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

brakes seem noisey

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,287 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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VU55 ZDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU55 ZDX, 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 VU55 ZDX registered?

VU55 ZDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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