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EX55 HCO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,106 mi
Last recorded147,106 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HCO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 147,106 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front EVIDENCE OF OIL/FLUID ON STEERING RACK BUT NO LEAK FOUND

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 142,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front EVIDENCE OF OIL/FLUID ON STEERING RACK BUT NO LEAK FOUND

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 121,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,071 miles

registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,878 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 94,092 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 86,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,141 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)

front registration plate loose

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate loose

Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,876 miles

ALL 4 Tyres starting to perish in tread area

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

N/S Headlamp mounting bracket broken but secure

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Rear brakes noisey

Fail 18 Dec 2012 67,876 miles

ALL 4 Tyres starting to perish in tread area

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

N/S Headlamp mounting bracket broken but secure

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 60,746 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 51,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,302 miles

Rear wiper blade splitt

Fail 24 Nov 2008 36,302 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade splitt

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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EX55 HCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX55 HCO, 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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EX55 HCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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