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LM54 NYL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,345 mi
Last recorded109,345 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 NYL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and inaccurately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 107,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,809 miles

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

Front headlight aims poor

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,809 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front headlight aims poor

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,504 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,504 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,411 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,821 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 92,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,478 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake level hi

Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,707 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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LM54 NYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM54 NYL, 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 LM54 NYL registered?

LM54 NYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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