CarVerify

Free Car Check

PF05 XEN

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,550 mi
Last recorded74,550 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XEN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 74,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,695 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,005 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 61,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,462 miles

Front Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,426 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PF05 XEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PF05 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF05 XEN?

You can check the full history of PF05 XEN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PF05 XEN registered?

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

Is PF05 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 XEN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PF05 XEN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PF05 XEN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.