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NM05 LMJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,107 mi
Last recorded91,107 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 LMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,261 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 67,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 65,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level is low

Fail 4 Aug 2018 60,648 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread pattern 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level is low

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,100 miles

Front brake pads approx 75 - 80% worn

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,430 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,969 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,969 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,844 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 10,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NM05 LMJ, 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 NM05 LMJ registered?

NM05 LMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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