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LT05 MXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 MXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 97,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 91,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,776 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sections both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,320 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,105 miles

O/s/rear fog light lense white tape stuck on lense

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,990 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner

O/S/R lamp unit cracked

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,723 miles

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

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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LT05 MXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT05 MXA, 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 LT05 MXA registered?

LT05 MXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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