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RN05 PHA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 PHA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 53,299 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 44,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,421 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 37,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 37,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper blade rubber split slightly on ends

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,225 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 34,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,566 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 25,565 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,611 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,661 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 17,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre punctured

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,726 miles

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

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

wiper blades weak in operation and poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,589 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 14,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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RN05 PHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 RN05 PHA, 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

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What year was RN05 PHA registered?

RN05 PHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RN05 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 PHA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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