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LG05 RYW

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 RYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 100,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,628 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,894 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,600 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,382 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

tyre worn on inner edge near side rear

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,650 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,552 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 66,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint worn close to excess

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 25 Feb 2012 44,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,026 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,139 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 RYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 RYW registered?

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

Is LG05 RYW safe to buy?

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