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NL55 RCX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,742 mi
Last recorded49,742 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 RCX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner dis faces slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,067 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,539 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,551 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,873 miles

Both wiper blades split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 39,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,262 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,825 miles

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

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

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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NL55 RCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 NL55 RCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 RCX registered?

NL55 RCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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