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MK05 OGN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,139 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,440 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel neck is very rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 45,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,657 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,198 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 OGN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OGN, 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 MK05 OGN registered?

MK05 OGN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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