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MK05 OGA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,356 mi
Last recorded62,356 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OGA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 62,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,805 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion and suspension and chassis component's

Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,930 miles

suspension and chassis components corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,283 miles

All four shockers are corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar links the bushes are badly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shocker top mounts are perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps are discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded in places

Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,283 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases The exhaust is leaking from around the middle section (6.1.2 (a))

All four shockers are corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar links the bushes are badly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shocker top mounts are perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps are discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 58,603 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 54,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,380 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,657 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 43,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,347 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 23,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,577 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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MK05 OGA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK05 OGA, 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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MK05 OGA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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