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EX05 LXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LXW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,434 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,807 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,418 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 66,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,045 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,599 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,894 miles

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

front disc's worn

Pass 8 May 2010 13,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 10,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,763 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 LXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW?

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What year was EX05 LXW registered?

EX05 LXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EX05 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LXW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 LXW have outstanding finance?

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