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SM05 TXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,104 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,048 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to eml light on dash and high readings (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,434 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint upper and lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,334 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,554 miles

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,644 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 40,644 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,832 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 25,566 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 25,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 21,223 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 18,119 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 TXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXZ, 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 SM05 TXZ registered?

SM05 TXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SM05 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 TXZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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