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EX05 XFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S/R position/stop light incorrect (1.2.1f)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,169 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 21,938 miles

Front number plate delaminating at corner but still legible.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,938 miles

Front number plate delaminating at corner but still legible.

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 XFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFR, 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

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What year was EX05 XFR registered?

EX05 XFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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