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NX05 VFW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,758 mi
Last recorded60,758 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VFW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 60,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 59,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 44,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 33,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,759 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,679 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,718 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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NX05 VFW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NX05 VFW, 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 NX05 VFW registered?

NX05 VFW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NX05 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 VFW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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