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LV05 BOU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BOU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 80,053 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,460 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 77,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,051 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,688 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 68,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,487 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,185 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Feb 2015 47,185 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,057 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,396 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 32,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,319 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 8 Apr 2009 25,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,322 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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LV05 BOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV05 BOU, 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 LV05 BOU registered?

LV05 BOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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