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EX55 HLC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,763 mi
Last recorded79,763 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,260 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 78,260 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,908 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 72,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,696 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,024 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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EX55 HLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX55 HLC, 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 EX55 HLC registered?

EX55 HLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 2005.

Is EX55 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HLC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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