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MA05 EXC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,839 mi
Last recorded113,839 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EXC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,839 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,056 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 105,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 99,922 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 99,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,276 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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MA05 EXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA05 EXC, 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 MA05 EXC registered?

MA05 EXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MA05 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 EXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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