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LW05 CEN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 CEN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,968 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,968 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,543 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 101,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,575 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,418 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,197 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screw in nearside tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,348 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2013 56,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,013 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,547 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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LW05 CEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LW05 CEN, 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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LW05 CEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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