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SM05 TXC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,036 mi
Last recorded99,036 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TXC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 87,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 75,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 51,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 51,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,554 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 48,554 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,025 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,225 miles

plastic covers on sills

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,889 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,985 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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SM05 TXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SM05 TXC, 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 SM05 TXC registered?

SM05 TXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is SM05 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 TXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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