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AP05 ODB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,460 mi
Last recorded77,460 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ODB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,460 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Vehicle body damaged and taped

Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,453 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Vehicle body damaged and taped

Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,743 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front dip lamp not as bright as nearside

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 13 Jan 2025 65,743 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 30,726 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 30,726 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 30,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 30,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be low,difficult to see clearly,advise checking when wheels off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower bumper support bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 29,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be low,difficult to see clearly,advise checking when wheels off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower bumper support bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,683 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replaceing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replaceing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,012 miles

ALL WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,897 miles

airbag light on

battery insecure

rear tyres low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,489 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jul 2010 12,964 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,964 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)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,228 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,693 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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AP05 ODB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 ODB, 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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AP05 ODB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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