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LT05 ZDO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,949 mi
Last recorded41,949 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,478 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 25,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,764 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND WORN ON INSIDE

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE SLOW ON INCREASE (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS SCUFFED, BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH ARE PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 24,764 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND WORN ON INSIDE

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE SLOW ON INCREASE (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS SCUFFED, BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH ARE PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,261 miles

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

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre inner edge heavily perished

Fail 16 Mar 2016 21,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge heavily perished

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,095 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on tred,sidewalls.

Front disc's slightly pitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,911 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 18,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front & rear brakes slighlty binding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,039 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,467 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,976 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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LT05 ZDO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

LT05 ZDO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 ZDO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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