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CX05 XZL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 123,266 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 119,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 119,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2017 115,883 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 115,883 miles

Emissions not tested due to damaged exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking and rear back box snapped off (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,800 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,603 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,455 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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CX05 XZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX05 XZL, 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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What year was CX05 XZL registered?

CX05 XZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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