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RA05 OZV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 OZV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,102 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 121,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 121,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 104,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 100,665 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 100,663 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,499 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,175 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light is on dash

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,097 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,092 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,092 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,066 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,612 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,600 miles

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

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

rear brake pad wear gettin g low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,168 miles

Seepage power steering rack/gaiters

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,918 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 42,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,214 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,155 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,467 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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RA05 OZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RA05 OZV, 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 RA05 OZV registered?

RA05 OZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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