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PF05 MVX

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 MVX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,951 miles

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

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

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

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

minor accidental damage on front

slight movement on NS headlamp. structure has slight corossion

Fail 25 Jun 2026 88,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

minor accidental damage on front

slight movement on NS headlamp. structure has slight corossion

Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,065 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,061 miles

Off side of steering rack damp at time of test

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,289 miles

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

Off side of steering rack damp at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,287 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side and off side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Off side of steering rack damp at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,391 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 72,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 68,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 68,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,599 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,502 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slight cut

Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,280 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly cut

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 43,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly cut

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,609 miles

Air bag light indicate fault

Both nearside tyres slight tear

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,724 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut

nearside rear tyre slight cut

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre slight cut

nearside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,655 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight tear

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,567 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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PF05 MVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PF05 MVX, 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 PF05 MVX registered?

PF05 MVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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