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MT05 OSX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,460 mi
Last recorded61,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,024 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack gator damp- advise inspection

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

nearside and offside front track rod end dust covers cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2022 60,024 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack gator damp- advise inspection

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

nearside and offside front track rod end dust covers cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 58,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,154 miles

headlights deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,452 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,256 miles

offside of steering rack damp

Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside wing mirror glass taped in

offside of steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,942 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,660 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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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MT05 OSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MT05 OSX, 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 MT05 OSX registered?

MT05 OSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is MT05 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 OSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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