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LD05 VCC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 119,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

PAS pump noisy

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

stone chips to windscreen

tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside mirror glass loose.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 112,922 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass loose.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper NOT returning to stop.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing unabale to test due to brake seized.

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,857 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

tailgate struts faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2021 106,857 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

tailgate struts faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tail gate gas struts weak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,177 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,193 miles

stone chip to windscreen swept area

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,190 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

stone chip to windscreen swept area

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,355 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,522 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)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,658 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,308 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,660 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,610 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,896 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 VCC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VCC, 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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LD05 VCC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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