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NL05 ZXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,394 mi
Last recorded72,394 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 72,394 miles

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

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

fuel pipe at rear of tank very heavily corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 72,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel pipe at rear of tank very heavily corroded

rear engine mounting rubber deteriorated and split

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,592 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 19 May 2020 70,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,342 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,342 miles

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

all brake discs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,451 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,353 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 29,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,390 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 23,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,129 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,807 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NL05 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

NL05 ZXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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