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MV05 XWS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XWS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,905 miles

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,901 miles

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

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,256 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 17 Feb 2015 56,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,179 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,225 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,811 miles

o/s dip beam has a slight reduced outout of light

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,863 miles

Offside wiper slight detoraited

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2011 37,863 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside wiper slight detoraited

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,168 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,127 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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MV05 XWS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV05 XWS, 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 MV05 XWS registered?

MV05 XWS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MV05 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 XWS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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