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SG05 EGX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 78,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,321 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,789 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 64,654 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,035 miles

brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,809 miles

N/S/R lamp damaged.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,176 miles

Inside of both front brake discs corroded.

N/S/R lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2012 18,319 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,912 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,647 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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SG05 EGX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EGX, 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 SG05 EGX registered?

SG05 EGX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is SG05 EGX safe to buy?

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