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EX05 CDV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,549 mi
Last recorded92,549 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,549 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dirty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dirty (4.1.4 (a))

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 17 Feb 2025 82,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 72,616 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 72,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,034 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 63,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 59,530 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 59,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 56,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,151 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 41,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working high level. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge,s.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,950 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,917 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,178 miles

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

rear tyres getting low on edges and perished

Pass 22 May 2012 23,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside washer jet not working

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 6 May 2010 21,936 miles

nearside rear, centre rear and offside rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,019 miles

front tyres worn uneven, may need tracking

front wipers smaring screen

Pass 11 May 2008 20,286 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,470 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 CDV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

EX05 CDV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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