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DG05 CXE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 CXE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,562 miles

Very bad oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Very bad oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,565 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 82,555 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 79,099 miles

Oil leak

mud to under body and all 4 wheel arched, close to excessive, and been unable to test.

Fail 7 May 2014 79,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

mud to under body and all 4 wheel arched, close to excessive, and been unable to test.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,657 miles

air bag waring light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

air bag waring light on

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,434 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs -- replace with next set of pads

Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,434 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs -- replace with next set of pads

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,173 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,192 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,374 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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DG05 CXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG05 CXE, 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 DG05 CXE registered?

DG05 CXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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