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NY05 LXH

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,595 mi
Last recorded130,595 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 LXH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 130,595 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 130,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 129,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,376 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 122,375 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,001 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexi (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,379 miles

Nearside Front inner edge on tyre worn

headlights faded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 114,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlights faded

Nearside Front inner edge on tyre worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,788 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 107,786 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil

Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,581 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil

Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2010 57,953 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear silencer hangers weakened

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,488 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 44,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,298 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 34,197 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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NY05 LXH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 NY05 LXH, 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 NY05 LXH registered?

NY05 LXH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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