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LC55 OFM

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,314 mi
Last recorded97,314 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,314 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,005 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 93,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,716 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,208 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2019 78,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,307 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,555 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,421 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,181 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,718 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,602 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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LC55 OFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 LC55 OFM, 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 LC55 OFM registered?

LC55 OFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LC55 OFM safe to buy?

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