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EX55 XHA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,193 mi
Last recorded80,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 80,193 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 80,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,450 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 73,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 56,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 56,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,462 miles

Offside Front tyre has a big cut on the outer side wall but not showing any chords

both front tyres have cuts on the tread but not showing any chords

Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,462 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a big cut on the outer side wall but not showing any chords

both front tyres have cuts on the tread but not showing any chords

Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,511 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,577 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,577 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,789 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 46,789 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,288 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 XHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

EX55 XHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EX55 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 XHA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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