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EX05 LVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,880 mi
Last recorded87,880 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 87,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,818 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,602 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,967 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,509 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2009 40,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,794 miles

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R at time of test

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 LVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

EX05 LVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EX05 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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