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LC05 XHE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,333 mi
Last recorded81,333 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 XHE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 56,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,175 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 55,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rusted and deeply pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,852 miles

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,622 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,763 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,703 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 48,703 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,285 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,591 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,820 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 15,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 XHE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XHE, 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 LC05 XHE registered?

LC05 XHE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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