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ET05 XPZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XPZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,436 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,407 miles

Offside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,538 miles

both headlamp aims slightly low

o/s beam image weak close to excess

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Sep 2013 68,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp aims slightly low

o/s beam image weak close to excess

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,564 miles

n/s wiper splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,033 miles

nsf tyre has cuts in inner side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,532 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front and rear brake pads geting low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,532 miles

front and rear brake pads geting low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,850 miles

Nearside 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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ET05 XPZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ET05 XPZ, 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 ET05 XPZ registered?

ET05 XPZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is ET05 XPZ safe to buy?

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