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LS05 VXE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,432 mi
Last recorded66,432 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VXE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,432 miles

Front and Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion

Vehicle has damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2024 66,431 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion

Vehicle has damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,973 miles

Nearside Front fog light nw

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 65,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light nw

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,904 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 64,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,668 miles

Both front headlights misted

Rear spare wheel carrier damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2021 63,666 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and insecure ()

Rear spare wheel carrier damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 55,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2016 47,633 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear (tyre) outer shoulder and sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2016 47,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear (tyre) outer shoulder and sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,928 miles

both,s rear tyres are slightly cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,681 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearining inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,384 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,611 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 VXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

LS05 VXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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