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SG05 TCX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,065 mi
Last recorded157,065 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 157,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 156,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 152,526 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 152,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 142,927 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 132,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 132,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 99,960 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,900 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTING

BOTH REG PLATES DETERIORATED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

OIL MIST STEERING RACK

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play MAYBE ? (2.5.A.3c)

SCRUB MARKS ON SCREEN

SUMP CORROSION

WATER IN SPARE WHEEL WELL

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,897 miles

Front front brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTING

BOTH REG PLATES DETERIORATED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

OIL MIST STEERING RACK

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play MAYBE ? (2.5.A.3c)

SCRUB MARKS ON SCREEN

SUMP CORROSION

WATER IN SPARE WHEEL WELL

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,948 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dull (1.1.A.3b)

coolant on min

front tyres wear inner edge (n/s worst)

handbrake lever long travel

heatshield at rear loose

rear reg deteriorated

steering rack oil mist

wiper blade worn /noisey

Fail 6 Jan 2016 85,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dull (1.1.A.3b)

coolant on min

front tyres wear inner edge (n/s worst)

handbrake lever long travel

heatshield at rear loose

rear reg deteriorated

steering rack oil mist

wiper blade worn /noisey

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,913 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,476 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 40,786 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,061 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,385 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 TCX 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 60%.

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 SG05 TCX, 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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SG05 TCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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