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LM05 LVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 LVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,857 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,803 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,505 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 66,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,538 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 60,538 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 58,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,785 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,496 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 53,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,597 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,038 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 18,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,180 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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LM05 LVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 LM05 LVC, 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 LM05 LVC registered?

LM05 LVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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