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AY05 XGS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,861 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2016 54,844 miles

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF RADIATOR

Fail 17 May 2016 54,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF RADIATOR

Pass 15 May 2015 48,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 48,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 44,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,698 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 38,698 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 34,218 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 34,218 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 28,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,430 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,439 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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AY05 XGS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY05 XGS, 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 AY05 XGS registered?

AY05 XGS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AY05 XGS safe to buy?

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