CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD05 PBF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PBF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,188 miles

Front Front bumper slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,349 miles

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

air bag not illuminating

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear+off side rear lights outer cover damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2019 91,336 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear+off side rear lights outer cover damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn approx. 5k (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front foglight requires attention

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn approx. 5k (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front foglight requires attention

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,821 miles

Both Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,821 miles

Both Rear Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,357 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s headlamp lens deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,527 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2015 47,527 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,277 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,762 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 30,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 30,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,882 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD05 PBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD05 PBF, 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

How do I check the history of AD05 PBF?

You can check the full history of AD05 PBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD05 PBF registered?

AD05 PBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AD05 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 PBF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD05 PBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD05 PBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.