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LY05 XMJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,917 mi
Last recorded92,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 XMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,917 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear number plate deteriorated

both front headlamps deteriorated

brake discs all round corroded

rear exhaust system corroded and has slight blow

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

engine light on

Pass 25 May 2017 88,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 69,691 miles

front brake discs worn close to excessive

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Fail 19 May 2014 69,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

front brake discs worn close to excessive

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,240 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,414 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 28,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,678 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 XMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

LY05 XMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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