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WF05 YCL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,115 mi
Last recorded55,115 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 55,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,844 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 50,844 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,506 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 38,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,714 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 20,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers split

rear washer inop

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,593 miles

front wipers split

rear washer inop

Pass 19 May 2010 17,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 12,909 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 9,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF05 YCL registered?

WF05 YCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is WF05 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 YCL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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