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MW05 XGH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,904 mi
Last recorded90,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 90,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,062 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,193 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 63,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,310 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,307 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,352 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak on exhaust back box

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,713 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread but not showing cords

Fail 13 Jan 2014 21,713 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 17,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 12,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,142 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 10,009 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 XGH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGH, 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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MW05 XGH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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