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PF05 XFE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

130,255 mi
Last recorded130,255 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,255 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

some damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 16 Apr 2025 130,255 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

some damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 24 Feb 2024 123,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 123,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,546 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,610 miles

Damage to bodywork all round car, no sharp edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens covers dull, could do with cleaning/polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of tread and worn on edges, close to breaking through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Surface rust patches throughout underside of vehicle and to suspension and braking components.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,610 miles

Damage to bodywork all round car, no sharp edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens covers dull, could do with cleaning/polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of tread and worn on edges, close to breaking through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Surface rust patches throughout underside of vehicle and to suspension and braking components.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,595 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,818 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,578 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 74,578 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,358 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,444 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,442 miles

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

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rrear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,793 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,404 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 XFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 XFE, 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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PF05 XFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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