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SG05 EFW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,490 mi
Last recorded119,490 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 EFW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 119,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 119,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 115,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 93,718 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 93,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 74,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,722 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 56,722 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,452 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,549 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,494 miles

nearside front antiroll bar bush not correctly positioned in saddle

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged,appears to have been run along kerb

offside front brake disc corroded on inside

rear brakes binding slightly

slight bind and squeel from from offside front brake

Fail 20 Feb 2008 8,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar bush not correctly positioned in saddle

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged,appears to have been run along kerb

offside front brake disc corroded on inside

rear brakes binding slightly

slight bind and squeel from from offside front brake

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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SG05 EFW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SG05 EFW, 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 SG05 EFW registered?

SG05 EFW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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