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ST05 XEB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 XEB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 82,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,205 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel breather / over fill pipe holed and corroded dangerous fumes and fuel leak if filled to full (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,260 miles

Rear pipe petrol breather corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes both wheels need adjustment

Rear pipe petrol breather corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,327 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,011 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 64,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,798 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,182 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 XEB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

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

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