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NG54 VXC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,152 mi
Last recorded100,152 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 VXC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,152 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front headlights foggy

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front headlights foggy

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 92,955 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper and nsf door mirror broken

Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,567 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 66,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020

Offside Front brake is binding

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,659 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily perished but no cords exposed

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,659 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre heavily perished but no cords exposed

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,673 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,520 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,037 miles

nearside front bumper loose

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2014 27,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,555 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 23,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,455 miles

advise nsf tyre on legal limit on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,734 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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NG54 VXC 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 72.4%.

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 NG54 VXC, 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 NG54 VXC registered?

NG54 VXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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