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LS05 AED

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,421 mi
Last recorded159,421 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 AED
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 159,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight drag on front brake

Fail 12 Sep 2024 159,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake stuck on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever comes up high

slight blow on exhaust pipe to rear box flange

Fail 13 Aug 2024 158,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 153,890 miles

Offside repeta light loose

Rear tyres weather cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2023 153,878 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside repeta light loose

Rear tyres weather cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,104 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Nearside Front fog light missing

wipers have lines when wiping

Pass 1 Feb 2020 142,207 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 131,218 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2016 118,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,195 miles

engine sump very rusty

Fail 19 May 2014 99,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine sump very rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 99,847 miles

engine sump very rusty

Pass 7 May 2013 86,763 miles

sump rusty

Fail 7 May 2013 86,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

sump rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 74,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2012 74,507 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 65,267 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

front tyres on 3mm (195/55x16v)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2010 56,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,503 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,452 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,303 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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LS05 AED 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 LS05 AED, 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 LS05 AED registered?

LS05 AED is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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