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DG05 XEV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,949 mi
Last recorded80,949 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,949 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,346 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,346 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,901 miles

Front exhaust mounting brocken

Nearside Front shocker dust cover detrated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front shocker dust cover detrated

Fail 13 Dec 2017 769,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front exhaust mounting brocken

Nearside Front shocker dust cover detrated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front shocker dust cover detrated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,468 miles

Front brakes corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Parking brake lever high

Fail 19 Dec 2016 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brakes corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Parking brake lever high

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,270 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,269 miles

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

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,819 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 42,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre been run flat and worn on edges.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,437 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 36,436 miles

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

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

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

N/S Washer jet partially blocked.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,644 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,303 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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DG05 XEV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

DG05 XEV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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