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NM05 DBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 DBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD (ATTENTION REQUIRED.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,136 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (NEW PADS). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK BOOT. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle DELAYED,INNER PAD VERY LOW ? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective IMAGE DISTORTED. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK BOOT. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 60,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 57,923 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 54,888 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,192 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 52,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,322 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,927 miles

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 39,029 miles

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

child seat nearside rear.

offside rear tyre outer wall perrished.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,459 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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NM05 DBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NM05 DBX, 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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NM05 DBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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