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HG05 DLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,655 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 85,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,579 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 83,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre crascking in tread

offside front headlamp dim

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,701 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,022 miles

offside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,216 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,216 miles

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 7 Jun 2016 77,986 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 75,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,568 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly worn

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,762 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 May 2011 56,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,518 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 49,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,088 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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HG05 DLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG05 DLX, 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 HG05 DLX registered?

HG05 DLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is HG05 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 DLX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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