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EX05 XCT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,626 mi
Last recorded83,626 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,626 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,495 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)

n/s/f headlamp aim was still too low,o/s/f headlamp aim was too high, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored/worn.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,088 miles

exhaust front bracket/hangar excessively corroded, rear back box join excessively corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,746 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 XCT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

EX05 XCT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XCT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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