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MV05 XXE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XXE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,538 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,094 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,194 miles

o/s/f dip bulb light output poor

o/s/f steering rack slight wet

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

o/s/f dip bulb light output poor

o/s/f steering rack slight wet

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,967 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 XXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV05 XXE, 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 MV05 XXE registered?

MV05 XXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 XXE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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