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LX05 VSD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VSD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 118,632 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body sign of corrosion subframe/rear axle/brake pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2022 114,679 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2022 114,679 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,586 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 104,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 104,875 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,490 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,235 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,325 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2008 40,325 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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LX05 VSD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

LX05 VSD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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