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OU55 XTB

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,121 mi
Last recorded60,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XTB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,121 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arms corroded

Minor wear O/S/F antiroll link. Slight corrosion rear axle/panhard rod, inner sills/chassis legs, subframe & N/S/R metal brake pipe.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,487 miles

Minor wear O/S/F antiroll link. Slight corrosion rear axle/panhard rod, inner sills/chassis legs, front suspension arms,subframe & N/S/R metal brake pipe.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,876 miles

Minor wear O/S/F antiroll link. Slight corrosion rear axle/panhard rod, inner sills/chassis legs, front suspension arms, mid exhaust & N/S/R brake pipe.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front suspension ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,876 miles

Minor wear O/S/F antiroll link. Slight corrosion rear axle/panhard rod, inner sills/chassis legs, front suspension arms, mid exhaust & N/S/R brake pipe.

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front suspension ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,305 miles

Minor wear O/S/F antiroll link. Slight corrosion rear axle, inner sills/chassis legs & N/S/R brake pipe. Slight drag N/S/F brake.

Fail 16 Jun 2022 51,305 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to tarnished lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Minor wear O/S/F antiroll link. Slight corrosion rear axle, inner sills/chassis legs & N/S/R brake pipe. Slight drag N/S/F brake.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 49,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,248 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 42,172 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 42,172 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 40,072 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,795 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,795 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 35,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,451 miles

offside & nearside rear wheels binding slightly

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 XTB 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 73.9%.

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 OU55 XTB, 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 OU55 XTB registered?

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

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