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MM05 CWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 59,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 59,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 57,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 55,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 55,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 54,077 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front BOTH SIDES track rod ends ball joint dust covers perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES brake discs slightly corroded

plastic wheel trims fitted obstructing view of some brake components

Pass 13 Jan 2018 53,607 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MM05 CWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MM05 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM05 CWU registered?

MM05 CWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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