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DG05 XYH

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XYH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 75,963 miles

Fuel pipe leaking HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 60,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,465 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,740 miles

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

nsf tyre on legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,671 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 32,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2010 15,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,728 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 10,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 5,308 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 XYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

DG05 XYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DG05 XYH safe to buy?

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