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LS05 AXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 AXW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,082 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 85,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 82,703 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens cracked. sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,688 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 65,688 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 60,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 58,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,503 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 51,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 46,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,399 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 31,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,900 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 AXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 LS05 AXW, 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 AXW registered?

LS05 AXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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