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MW05 NXG

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,386 mi
Last recorded61,386 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 NXG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,137 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all 4 brake discs very corroded

engine oil level low

Fail 5 Mar 2025 61,137 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all 4 brake discs very corroded

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 51,362 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,680 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 May 2014 42,680 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,221 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 40,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

leak from steering rack gaitor

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,655 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,774 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,774 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,558 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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MW05 NXG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MW05 NXG, 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 MW05 NXG registered?

MW05 NXG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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