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LM05 NGZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

23,085 mi
Last recorded23,085 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 NGZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 23,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 22,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside dip beam has less light intensity

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 22,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside dip beam has less light intensity

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 19,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front bumper slightly insecure/damaged

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 17,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 16,371 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 14,893 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 14,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 14,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,465 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 12,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,061 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,683 miles

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

small oil leaking from steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,228 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

Fail 30 Jun 2012 7,228 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,754 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 NGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LM05 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

LM05 NGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is LM05 NGZ safe to buy?

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