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EX05 AVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 AVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 100,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 100,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 97,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 95,065 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 95,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2022 88,774 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 88,774 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

front exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2020 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

front exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2019 81,259 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 81,259 miles

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2018 75,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to backbox joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,526 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,991 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts but not deep enought to reach the cords

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 38,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre sidewall is spliting

Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 23,042 miles

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

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

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 AVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EX05 AVR, 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 EX05 AVR registered?

EX05 AVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is EX05 AVR safe to buy?

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