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NL05 LZW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,396 mi
Last recorded50,396 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 LZW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 48,186 miles

Front suspension corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 48,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,184 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,273 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,076 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,381 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,367 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,013 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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NL05 LZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NL05 LZW, 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 NL05 LZW registered?

NL05 LZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NL05 LZW safe to buy?

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