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LD05 MZU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,462 mi
Last recorded92,462 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 MZU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 92,462 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,762 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounting corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 89,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounting corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,548 miles

Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 25 Sep 2023 87,548 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 85,318 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,260 miles

Slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Fail 27 Sep 2019 79,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,896 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 25 Sep 2017 71,724 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,106 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 68,106 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,914 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 34,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,260 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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LD05 MZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LD05 MZU, 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 LD05 MZU registered?

LD05 MZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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