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CX05 YAE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 YAE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,456 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe pepper holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear underside sills

Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 62,972 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 60,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,033 miles

front brakes discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,116 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box & centre section join heavily corroded with large hole. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering Rack gaiter slightly loose with slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area of sills. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has gouge in sidewall but not exposing cords.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area of sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,709 miles

Front brake pads very low. Approximately 90% worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,227 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 12,336 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,336 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 YAE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

CX05 YAE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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