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LS05 XTW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,764 miles

front bumper and nearside front wing damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front bumper and nearside front wing damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,764 miles

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

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

front bumper and nearside front wing damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 85,705 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 85,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,875 miles

Exhaust very weak

child seat fitted to O/S/R

Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust very weak

child seat fitted to O/S/R

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Tailgate not shutting

Fail 10 Sep 2014 74,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Tailgate not shutting

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,564 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,181 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,415 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and cut in sidewall

slight cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and cut in sidewall

slight cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,110 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 XTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

LS05 XTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LS05 XTW safe to buy?

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