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DS05 LNC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LNC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 136,971 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 129,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,293 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 92,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,780 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 85,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,414 miles

Rear seats removed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 55,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,948 miles

unable to test rear seat belts due to load

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,320 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 6,746 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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DS05 LNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DS05 LNC, 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 DS05 LNC registered?

DS05 LNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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