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LM05 OSF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,859 mi
Last recorded108,859 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,500 miles

Offside Rear lense damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,888 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 45,027 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 45,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,255 miles

front drop link bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,938 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,687 miles

Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Both rear Tyres Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit

Exhaust Corroding Slightly

Nail In --N/S/R & O/S/F Tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,687 miles

Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Both rear Tyres Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit

Exhaust Corroding Slightly

Nail In --N/S/R & O/S/F Tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,482 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges recomend replacment.

both rear tyres perishing.

front anti roll bar end link bushes perished & splitting.

front brake pads low recomend replacement.

n/s/rear tyer worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,961 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OSF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

LM05 OSF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LM05 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 OSF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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