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EN05 LCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,918 mi
Last recorded144,918 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,918 miles

front exhaust mounting corroding

nsr position lamp light much brighter than the osr

osf fog lamp cracked

rear floor corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2025 144,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust mounting corroding

nsr position lamp light much brighter than the osr

osf fog lamp cracked

rear floor corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 135,600 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Not enough light emitted. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,046 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE FRONT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 117,046 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LIGHTS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE BEAM POOR / NEW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE INOP / CHANGED ON TEST (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE FRONT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,179 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres cracked/split in shoulders of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,046 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,650 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,738 miles

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

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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EN05 LCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN05 LCY, 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 EN05 LCY registered?

EN05 LCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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