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MA05 LXC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,902 mi
Last recorded122,902 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LXC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly.

Offside Front Slight damage to base of hub assembly where lower ball joint secures.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 122,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly.

Offside Front Slight damage to base of hub assembly where lower ball joint secures.

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,307 miles

Centre Front exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition.

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment adjusted to re check the headlamps.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 118,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition.

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment adjusted to re check the headlamps.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 106,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,629 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,207 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,978 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,574 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

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 LXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXC, 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 MA05 LXC registered?

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

Is MA05 LXC safe to buy?

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