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ML05 WLA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WLA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside plus o/side headlamps are slightly crazed

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from a hose (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust bracket has broken off

Fail 15 Aug 2025 78,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside plus o/side headlamps are slightly crazed

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from a hose (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust bracket has broken off

Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus n/side lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt plus central

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

both headlamps are slightly crazed

front exhaust bracket has broken off

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus o/side lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamps are slightly crazed

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,682 miles

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

Nearside Front plus o/side are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps are slightly crazed

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,783 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front both headlamps are slightly crazed

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer wall of tyre is corroded

both front shockers are corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps are slightly crazed

outer wall of of o/side rear tyre is perished

slight leak from power steering pipe near rack

Fail 13 Aug 2020 71,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre box at he rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps are slightly crazed

outer wall of of o/side rear tyre is perished

slight leak from power steering pipe near rack

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from a hose near the rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlamps are slightly crazed

outer wall of o/side rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON TREAD

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage OF ENGINE (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,312 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,041 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,707 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,682 miles

both front discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc scored

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 8 May 2009 24,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 24,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres have kerb damage to outer sidewalls

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 1 May 2008 18,204 miles

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

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 WLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ML05 WLA, 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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ML05 WLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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