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LY05 OTG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 OTG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,288 miles

Lower rear gearbox mount is deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level is close to minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms and rear panhard link arm are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 71,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible lettering deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Lower rear gearbox mount is deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level is close to minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms and rear panhard link arm are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,387 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 64,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,839 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2022 59,114 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 59,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 56,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,027 miles

Both rear tyres DOT code 2011

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,218 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 52,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,475 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,349 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 39,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,437 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,738 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,830 miles

1.Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut not to canvas

Pass 15 May 2008 10,409 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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LY05 OTG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LY05 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

LY05 OTG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 OTG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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