MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear trailing arms front bushes started to perish
centre brake light inop
corrosion started in sill backs
front brake application slightly uneven
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, bald on stepped inner edge [185/65/15h]
o/s/r tyre wearing on stepped edge + splitting in tread
possible damage to n/s/f abs sensor?
Centre Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear trailing arms front bushes started to perish
centre brake light inop
corrosion started in sill backs
front brake application slightly uneven
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, bald on stepped inner edge [185/65/15h]
o/s/r tyre wearing on stepped edge + splitting in tread
possible damage to n/s/f abs sensor?
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake back plates corrodid
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
Corrosion forming on front and rear suspension components.
Engine sump badly corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.
Offside rear tyre tread cracking.
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion forming on front and rear suspension components.
Engine sump badly corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.
Offside rear tyre tread cracking.
Oil leak
Nearside front ABS ring damaged.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front ABS ring damaged.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.
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SM05 LWR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SM05 LWR, 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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SM05 LWR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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