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EX05 CFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 125,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,308 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 102,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,830 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,830 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dim (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil low

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin fitted (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dim (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure re fitted back onto the adjuster to align correctly (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin fitted (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb holder detached (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,176 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 46,135 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

parking brake high

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,012 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,860 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,860 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,641 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2008 27,934 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 19 Feb 2008 24,416 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 CFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

EX05 CFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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