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OE05 LYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 LYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,326 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,776 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 74,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear 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 9 Apr 2019 63,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front hubs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,019 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,731 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,046 miles

Damage to near side front wing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,046 miles

Damage to near side front wing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,763 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,065 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,159 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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OE05 LYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE05 LYF, 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 OE05 LYF registered?

OE05 LYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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