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AO05 TXT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,591 mi
Last recorded178,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TXT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 178,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 164,736 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective BOTH ()

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

Hearshield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 164,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective BOTH ()

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

Hearshield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 150,456 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Heat shield loose

Mud underside not allowing full inspection

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 150,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belts perished

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Heat shield loose

Mud underside not allowing full inspection

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 141,481 miles

Heat shield loose

Mud underside not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Heat shield loose

Mud underside not allowing full inspection

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,794 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 126,790 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,545 miles

Nearside Washer weak

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 114,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Slightly binding

Nearside Washer weak

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,486 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,320 miles

Oil leak

high leval brake light not working.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

high leval brake light not working.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,165 miles

Engine rough running on idle

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 87,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine rough running on idle

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,012 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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AO05 TXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO05 TXT, 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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AO05 TXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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