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WF05 UMC

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,369 mi
Last recorded126,369 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 UMC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 126,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,371 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 118,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake reading slightly low

Fail 27 Oct 2021 114,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM VERY DULL (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake reading slightly low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,837 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 109,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear under sills surface rust

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,675 miles

Rear under sills surface rust

noise at belts

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,403 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,810 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,810 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,956 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 85,823 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,481 miles

Clutch feels heavy in operation

Front tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low - 4mm

Rear/centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 38,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 27,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,004 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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WF05 UMC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF05 UMC, 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 WF05 UMC registered?

WF05 UMC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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