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LY05 OTH

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,903 mi
Last recorded80,903 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 74,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

gearbox nearside driveshaft seal leaky

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2022 69,996 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 63,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 59,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,604 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 35,077 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 33,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,240 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 20,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,396 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 OTH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OTH, 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 LY05 OTH registered?

LY05 OTH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 OTH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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