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LG05 DDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,479 mi
Last recorded46,479 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,370 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2024 43,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,881 miles

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

Front scuttle panel corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,740 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 40,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,048 miles

nearside front and rear brake discs rusty

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,368 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,944 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,972 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,972 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,186 miles

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

Offside front door somtimes difficult to open from inside

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,971 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,870 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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LG05 DDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG05 DDU, 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 LG05 DDU registered?

LG05 DDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 DDU safe to buy?

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