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EX05 XAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,229 mi
Last recorded120,229 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 120,225 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,816 miles

screen damaged in places

Pass 15 Feb 2017 100,252 miles

rear brake pads appear low

rear discs poor condition on inner face

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,352 miles

nearside outer cv boot deteriorated

offside headlight beam weak

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,898 miles

all brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,779 miles

brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,422 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front pads appear low

Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low on tread

front pads appear low

wipers dont park

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,115 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,892 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 XAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

EX05 XAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is EX05 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XAO shows 14 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.

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