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EF05 PXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,494 mi
Last recorded50,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 PXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 50,494 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 50,494 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,464 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 44,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,822 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,393 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 41,393 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,012 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 35,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,014 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 29,014 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,077 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 13,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,664 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 11,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,980 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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EF05 PXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EF05 PXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 PXA registered?

EF05 PXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EF05 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 PXA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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