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MV05 XXN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,070 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 39,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,497 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 28,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,700 miles

Exhaust Rusty But Sound (No Leaks)

Various Suspension Components Rusty But Sound

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,970 miles

Exhaust Rusty But No Leaks

Various Suspension Components Rusty But Sound

Fail 22 Jul 2014 24,970 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust Rusty But No Leaks

Various Suspension Components Rusty But Sound

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,308 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,521 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 XXN 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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

MV05 XXN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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