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FG05 XPR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XPR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 92,280 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 92,280 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,903 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 88,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,402 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 85,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,033 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,822 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,277 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 72,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 67,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nut is missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner face of disc has wear ridge on

Nearside Front Upper spring rubber seat coming out

Offside Front Inner disc face has wear ridge on

Fail 5 Apr 2016 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner face of disc has wear ridge on

Nearside Front Upper spring rubber seat coming out

Offside Front Inner disc face has wear ridge on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,492 miles

centre and tailbox join detiroateing

front and rear pads looking low inner faces

slight corrosion rear hose ferrals

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 20,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,767 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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FG05 XPR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FG05 XPR, 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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What year was FG05 XPR registered?

FG05 XPR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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