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LX05 XVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 119,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,774 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil on steering rack

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 117,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp unit insecure

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

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

Offside Front Oil on steering rack

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,144 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 111,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 107,643 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,989 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 96,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 96,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 79,558 miles

N.s.r outer brake pad 75% or more worn,unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Fail 13 May 2016 79,558 miles

N.s.r outer brake pad 75% or more worn,unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 53,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 53,036 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 44,745 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 May 2011 36,642 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,918 miles

front brake pads 80% or more worn

low to no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre also outer side wall damage, only just passed test

tracking may need adjustment

Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads 80% or more worn

low to no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre also outer side wall damage, only just passed test

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 4,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

LX05 XVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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