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NA05 XWD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,222 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded; (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car is covered with underseal paint

Fail 21 Jan 2026 102,216 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side ; marks on yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marks on yellow ; on back exhaust box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ; marks on yellow; (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded; (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch ( marks on yellow); (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car is covered with underseal paint

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded marks on yellow ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,869 miles

o\s and n\s rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle covered in a fresh coat of underseal full inspection of components cannot be carried out

Fail 7 Feb 2025 101,867 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o\s and n\s rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle covered in a fresh coat of underseal full inspection of components cannot be carried out

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,405 miles

Rear brake bake plates corroded

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jan 2024 101,403 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake bake plates corroded

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,016 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 101,012 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,825 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,825 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight bind unable to check bearing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,312 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 98,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,875 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2019 89,718 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,578 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,973 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,768 miles

slight corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,316 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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NA05 XWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 NA05 XWD, 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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NA05 XWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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