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WF05 YBW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,289 mi
Last recorded86,289 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet cable detatched from lever

Fail 12 Sep 2023 86,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major ehaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lenes frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet cable detatched from lever

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,923 miles

bonnet pull lever fault

Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,923 miles

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

bonnet pull lever fault

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,401 miles

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

bonnet cable not attached to lever

Fail 29 Sep 2021 75,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding o/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lenes need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

bonnet cable not attached to lever

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,675 miles

Bonnet cable not connected to handle

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,675 miles

Bonnet cable not connected to handle

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,712 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,569 miles

Front Scuttle panel coroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Scuttle panel coroded

Pass 30 May 2017 58,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front scuttle panel corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 58,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front scuttle panel corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,938 miles

Front scuttle panel corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,418 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,416 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 44,370 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2013 41,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,684 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 34,459 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear Brake discs pitted on edges

Pass 25 May 2010 29,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 25,625 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)

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

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

slight PAS oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 25,587 miles

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

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)

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

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

slight PAS oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 19,188 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 YBW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WF05 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

WF05 YBW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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