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HD05 RXU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,890 mi
Last recorded58,890 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 RXU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seats at the time of test

Offside Front Wheel arch mud guard missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 58,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seats at the time of test

Offside Front Wheel arch mud guard missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,824 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,069 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle central control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

discs corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,011 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front plastic wheel arch trim missing

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,181 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked with age not to case

Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 28,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,730 miles

Middle rear seat not fitted in car. unable to check seat belt.

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres have small cuts in side walls.

Plastic sill covers fitted over outer sills

Rear discs starting to corrode on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,495 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted over sills

cut in side wall of O/S/F tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,542 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 RXU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

HD05 RXU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is HD05 RXU safe to buy?

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