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ST05 XCE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 XCE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,752 miles

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

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive connection (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,727 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 74,725 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,749 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 72,749 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,601 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,601 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,636 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,761 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,677 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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ST05 XCE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST05 XCE, 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 ST05 XCE registered?

ST05 XCE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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