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EX05 LYH

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,126 mi
Last recorded64,126 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,126 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 63,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 63,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,460 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play on inner joints(steering).

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak steering rack leaking slightly (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 60,112 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,872 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 55,044 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 55,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,395 miles

All road wheels are fitted with hubcaps

Nearside rear tyre is perishing

Offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2mm and is perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2012 53,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All road wheels are fitted with hubcaps

Nearside rear tyre is perishing

Offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2mm and is perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,557 miles

brake fluid below the MAX but above the MIN mark

offside front tyre is on 2mm tread and worn on the inner tread

Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid below the MAX but above the MIN mark

offside front tyre is on 2mm tread and worn on the inner tread

Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,729 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 48,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,630 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 LYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

EX05 LYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is EX05 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 LYH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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