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OU55 XPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,616 mi
Last recorded111,616 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 111,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside both passenger door have damage but not affecting door operation

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,293 miles

Both front ball joint locking pins missing

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipe at cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front ball joint locking pins missing

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 101,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 94,724 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,765 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,763 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit front position lamps remaining on when foot brake applied (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,941 miles

Oil leak at sump / corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure bumper ()

Oil leak at sump / corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,553 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,523 miles

offside front tyre edge wearing 185/65r15 88h

Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre edge wearing 185/65r15 88h

rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,225 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 31 May 2013 29,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,566 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,845 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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OU55 XPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU55 XPA, 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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OU55 XPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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