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LC05 XEW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 XEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,670 miles

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 6 Aug 2014 75,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,563 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 53,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,546 miles

Offside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,018 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,756 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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LC05 XEW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC05 XEW, 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 LC05 XEW registered?

LC05 XEW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LC05 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 XEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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