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EK05 HFM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 108,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,268 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked and partially deformed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,855 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from OS steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cracked :- does not affect beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens is cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust boots split

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,390 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,432 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 45,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,708 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 30,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,640 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,927 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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EK05 HFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EK05 HFM, 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 EK05 HFM registered?

EK05 HFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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