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OU55 XTD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,870 mi
Last recorded72,870 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XTD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,870 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 72,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 72,024 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 72,017 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 70,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 69,023 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 69,023 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 66,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 63,600 miles
Fail 27 May 2015

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

Pass 15 May 2014 60,627 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 60,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,814 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,814 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,195 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 XTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU55 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

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

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