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MD05 NCA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,498 mi
Last recorded132,498 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 NCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 132,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deep groove on sidewall has been run flat

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Feb 2024 132,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre deep groove on sidewall has been run flat

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

exhaust down pipe cracked blowing

Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,233 miles

both headlamp outer lenses hazed beam patterns becoming poor

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,023 miles

both headlamp outer lenses hazed beam patterns becoming poor

corrosion started to rear offside and nearside rear inner backing sills

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,638 miles

gearbox cooling pipe to radiator starting to leak transmission fluid

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,244 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,477 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,477 miles

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

centre exhaust section blowing both ends and middle of box

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,370 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,758 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,758 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 48,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,594 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,748 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,773 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MD05 NCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MD05 NCA, 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 MD05 NCA registered?

MD05 NCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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