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PF05 XUE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XUE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 124,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering Rack oil misting

Front Tyre wearing on edge both

Front head light lens both slight defective

Nearside Front Shocker Top mounting slight rough

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 124,309 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering Rack oil misting

Front Tyre wearing on edge both

Front head light lens both slight defective

Nearside Front Shocker Top mounting slight rough

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front steering oil mist

Nearside Front shocker top mounting slight noise

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,964 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 104,964 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,328 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2022 93,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,794 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 69,794 miles

Central Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,150 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,769 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 XUE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

PF05 XUE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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