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LY05 HXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,691 mi
Last recorded113,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,691 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 113,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,699 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins the flex hose,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,pipes corroded where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust section is blowing (required blocking up to enable an emissions pass) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust section is blowing (required blocking up to enable an emissions pass) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s,corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades,splitting at the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort low

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,547 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,547 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler pipe is leaking and has corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,964 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,317 miles

Nail in offside front 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LY05 HXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY05 HXZ, 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 LY05 HXZ registered?

LY05 HXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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