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EF05 XVX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XVX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,578 miles

n/s number plate holder insecure. Front bumper slightly insecure.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,196 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,173 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 54,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Bulb fitted wrong (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 47,037 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 47,037 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 43,087 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 43,087 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 40,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,078 miles

o/s front tyre tread low

Pass 23 May 2012 34,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,371 miles

All tyres cracking around tread

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

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

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 XVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

EF05 XVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EF05 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 XVX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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