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ML05 VGP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 55,522 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,613 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,276 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes both (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres edges worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lights poor images

Fail 7 Feb 2024 50,276 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes both (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres edges worn

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lights poor images

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,957 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

head lights poor images

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,779 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,657 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,316 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 40,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,011 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 37,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,434 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 32,257 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,037 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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ML05 VGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 ML05 VGP, 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 ML05 VGP registered?

ML05 VGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is ML05 VGP safe to buy?

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