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NH05 XCA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,669 mi
Last recorded144,669 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 144,669 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

smell of fuel but no leaks found

Fail 29 Sep 2021 124,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

smell of fuel but no leaks found

Fail 30 Aug 2021 124,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside components corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 120,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,016 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive At sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,954 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 114,954 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Foot brake pedal feels spongey

Nearside Track rod end nut has no obvious method of retention

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,218 miles

slight leak on exhaust front pipe

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside N/S number plate lamp dull

slight leak on exhaust front pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,318 miles

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,962 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,644 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on edges.

front pads 3-4mm.handbrake travel high.

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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NH05 XCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH05 XCA, 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 NH05 XCA registered?

NH05 XCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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