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EX05 AVF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,955 mi
Last recorded114,955 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 AVF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,955 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 114,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,725 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 113,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,081 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 105,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and outer edge worn

wipers smear

Fail 20 Nov 2018 90,990 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and outer edge worn

wipers smear

Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,110 miles

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

n/s/f head light image dim best to replace. on limit

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

tyre size 195/55/16

wipers smear

Fail 23 Nov 2017 86,110 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

tyre size 195/55/16

wipers smear

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,446 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,273 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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EX05 AVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX05 AVF, 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

How do I check the history of EX05 AVF?

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What year was EX05 AVF registered?

EX05 AVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 AVF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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