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LG05 SBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,562 mi
Last recorded54,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 54,562 miles

Front scuttle panel corroded

Front various corrosion to steering and suspension components

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

Rear various corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,208 miles

Front front scuttle panel badly corroded

Front multiple front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear multiple rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 54,208 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 front scuttle panel badly corroded

Front multiple front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear multiple rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,435 miles

Front Upper crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,580 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,379 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamps lens poor condition, beam image poor

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 46,088 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight beam image deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,857 miles

Offside headlight beam image deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,987 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,546 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,232 miles

both front tyres cracked around tread

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 2 Feb 2010 17,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres cracked around tread

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,697 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,038 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 SBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

Is LG05 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 SBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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