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MD05 NCO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,605 mi
Last recorded49,605 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 NCO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 49,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,783 miles

cracks to rear tyre tread

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,464 miles

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

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,144 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 28 May 2008 19,112 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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MD05 NCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 MD05 NCO, 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 MD05 NCO registered?

MD05 NCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is MD05 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 NCO 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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