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MH05 EXM

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EXM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 155,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 152,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 152,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 140,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 135,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 128,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 128,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working FITTED 380 REPLACEMENT BULB (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 108,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 96,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,518 miles

tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,494 miles

oil mist on steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 58,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,113 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,886 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 45,752 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs sightly worn.

both rear brake discs sightly pitted

Pass 6 May 2010 39,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,762 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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MH05 EXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MH05 EXM, 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 MH05 EXM registered?

MH05 EXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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