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LX05 OVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,356 mi
Last recorded93,356 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 93,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,228 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,225 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 77,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,477 miles

Front Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,055 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,412 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 58,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,807 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 54,802 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,270 miles

atten o/s headlamp

o/s tyre valves perishing

slight drag frt brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,741 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit & perishing,o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,543 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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LX05 OVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LX05 OVW, 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 LX05 OVW registered?

LX05 OVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is LX05 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 OVW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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