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ET05 XSF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,710 mi
Last recorded112,710 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XSF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,710 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper blade worn /smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition /outer edge cracking/splitting slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition /outer edge cracking/splitting slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,173 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,357 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 104,517 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,753 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 103,753 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,255 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,299 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2019 100,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,572 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel leaking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,562 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel leaking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 93,856 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2017 93,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Caused by leak of exhaust gases in center section -needs reseal (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 90,314 miles

Front cross member damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,527 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 83,527 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,400 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,700 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 28,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,328 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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ET05 XSF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

ET05 XSF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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