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AY05 XHS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,507 mi
Last recorded133,507 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XHS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,120 miles

Oil leak sump corroded /leaking ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 124,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT to front pipe corroded flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak sump corroded /leaking ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 114,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centrepipe and weak (7.1.2)

Front wipers slightly smearey

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear chassis holed at rearmost and damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner dege (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centrepipe and weak (7.1.2)

Front wipers slightly smearey

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear chassis holed at rearmost and damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner dege (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front and rear bumpers slightly loose

nearside front wing damaged

offside front door strap missing

rear wiper rubber split bad

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged and loose

nearside front wing damaged

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged and loose

nearside front wing damaged

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,882 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 32,876 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osf tyre perished on otuer side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,876 miles

osf tyre perished on otuer side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,339 miles

Accident damage on N/S/F, Headlamp adjusted.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,339 miles

Accident damage on N/S/F, Headlamp adjusted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,408 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 XHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHS, 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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AY05 XHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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