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MW05 XPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,461 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 80,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,127 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 66,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 59,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,378 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,959 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,403 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 XPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MW05 XPA, 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 MW05 XPA registered?

MW05 XPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is MW05 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 XPA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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