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LS05 JVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 103,153 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 101,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on the surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on the surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,361 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,361 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 99,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,636 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 96,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,838 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 92,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 89,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,364 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 JVL 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 73.9%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

LS05 JVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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