MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Front cross member damaged
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
high level stop lamp inop
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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