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LV05 WCD

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,932 mi
Last recorded85,932 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 WCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 77,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,564 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 27,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,386 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 22,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 19,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,914 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 16,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 14,348 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,608 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 8,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WCD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black 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 LV05 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

LV05 WCD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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