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HX05 WHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,848 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 109,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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 (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,410 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,533 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,449 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,423 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler To Fuel Tank ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler To Fuel Tank ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,212 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 64,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2013 64,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2012 58,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,739 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 47,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,922 miles

slight scoring on nearside rear brake disc

Fail 12 May 2008 36,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight scoring on nearside rear brake disc

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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HX05 WHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX05 WHU, 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 HX05 WHU registered?

HX05 WHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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