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LX05 VSN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

64,072 mi
Last recorded64,072 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VSN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 64,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 64,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 62,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 60,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 58,848 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 58,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 53,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 47,430 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 47,430 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,761 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 44,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,263 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 41,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,145 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 37,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,213 miles

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Fail 21 Feb 2013 23,959 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,959 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,049 miles

restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Fail 14 Mar 2012 22,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,207 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 11,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,948 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 VSN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LX05 VSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 VSN registered?

LX05 VSN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LX05 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 VSN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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