2005 Nissan Almera · 18,344 MOT tests
2005 Nissan Almera reliability
2005 Nissan Almeras fail 45% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Almera years (18,344 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Almeras: 44.5%)
- 45%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Almeras: 44.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 85,152
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,344
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Nissan Almera
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Brakes15.2%
- Suspension11%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Tyres7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.53%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 4.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.91%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.72%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 3.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.57%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.47%)
Is a 2005 Nissan Almera reliable?
2005 Nissan Almeras fail 45% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Almera years (18,344 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Nissan Almera MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.53% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.42% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Nissan Almera have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Nissan Almera shows 85,152 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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