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SH05 MLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 MLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 71,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,499 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 40,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,516 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 34,516 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust centre section damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 32,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 32,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 17 May 2011 27,839 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 27,839 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 23,657 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,408 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer and inner edges are worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,163 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges, requires monitoring

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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SH05 MLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH05 MLX, 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 SH05 MLX registered?

SH05 MLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 2005.

Is SH05 MLX safe to buy?

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