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LG05 HHL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 HHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,257 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front body pannel damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,257 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front body pannel damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 73,498 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,727 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 62,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,179 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,503 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,802 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 55,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,799 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,747 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,388 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,619 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges

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 HHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LG05 HHL, 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 HHL registered?

LG05 HHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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