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EA05 ELW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ELW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Sidewalls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S of steering rack & Pipes Slightly Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 114,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate does not illuminate on self check. (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Warning Light Flashing (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Sidewalls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S of steering rack & Pipes Slightly Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

alternator belt cracked

Fail 3 May 2024 96,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,287 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 77,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinnion on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 65,124 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 62,023 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 54,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 54,118 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 49,867 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age (cracking between treads)

Rear both rear tyres showing signs of age (cracking between treads)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 45,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 41,162 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 3,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 39,138 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 29,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 29,532 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 25,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 12 May 2009 20,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,896 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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EA05 ELW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EA05 ELW, 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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EA05 ELW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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