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EX05 XER

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XER
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,615 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,982 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 50,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,044 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 48,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,245 miles

rear pads wearing low and discs rusty on surface

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,308 miles

4 x tyres old and startimg to crack. no cord showing.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XER is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XER, 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 XER?

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What year was EX05 XER registered?

EX05 XER is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is EX05 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XER shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 XER have outstanding finance?

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