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NC05 XJV

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,259 mi
Last recorded80,259 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 XJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 80,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Gearbox lower stabiliser mount bush worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 78,437 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps beam pattern dull and faded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe and centre pipe joint to back box corroded

rear gearbox stabiliser bush splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,437 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps beam pattern dull and faded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe and centre pipe joint to back box corroded

rear gearbox stabiliser bush splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,942 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,577 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight misting around os steering rack bellows (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 58,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,830 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 49,086 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,772 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 32,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 25,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,317 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 29 Jul 2011 18,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,664 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,680 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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NC05 XJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NC05 XJV, 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 NC05 XJV registered?

NC05 XJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is NC05 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 XJV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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