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HD05 ASO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,415 mi
Last recorded73,415 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ASO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 73,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition, outer and inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack wet each end, (borderline pass) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,476 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal area (gaiter damp) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 inner and outer edges worn very thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal area (gaiter damp) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 66,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal area (gaiter damp) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 inner and outer edges worn very thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal area (gaiter damp) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise tyre completely bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 63,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit lens badly cracked and damaged, no Sharpe edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise tyre completely bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear disc brake corroded

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 55,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear disc brake corroded

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine has oil leak filter??

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,535 miles

nearside front brake disc deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc deteriorated

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside of steering rack damp

Fail 16 Nov 2020 39,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake disc deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc deteriorated

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside of steering rack damp

Pass 22 May 2019 27,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,105 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit outer cover damaged

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

steering rack gaiters becoming loose to rack

Fail 4 May 2018 51,105 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit outer cover damaged

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

steering rack gaiters becoming loose to rack

Pass 4 May 2017 43,238 miles

Front 21% brake imbalance

Rear signs of perishing on offside rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 4 May 2017 43,238 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp 0n (5.4.2)

Front 21% brake imbalance

Rear signs of perishing on offside rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 4 May 2016 23,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,186 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 22,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,128 miles

drivers door mirror tape repair

Pass 13 May 2013 19,456 miles

some front brake imbalance

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2012 18,066 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 16,669 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 14,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,209 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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HD05 ASO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HD05 ASO, 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 HD05 ASO registered?

HD05 ASO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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