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NU05 AXV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,078 mi
Last recorded106,078 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 AXV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,078 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Heavy corrosion on parts and components under vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Heavy corrosion on parts and components under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 98,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,156 miles

Both front steering tie rods to track rod ends corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (before the previous repair) and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-body corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,398 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (before the previous repair) and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,525 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking / deteriorating

front wipers smearing

under-body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres cracked between tread

Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,195 miles

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracked between tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust center section corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,688 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust center section corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing slightly

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

offside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,557 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,557 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,594 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,437 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 24,105 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 24,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,610 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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NU05 AXV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU05 AXV, 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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NU05 AXV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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