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OE05 RXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,312 mi
Last recorded125,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 RXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,312 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 125,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 119,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 107,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,367 miles

steering lock not engaging but has built in immobiliser

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,091 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,901 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,957 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,957 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 RXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RXL, 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 OE05 RXL registered?

OE05 RXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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