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AD05 OYL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,061 mi
Last recorded74,061 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OYL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,061 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 73,033 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,663 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,773 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack Leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack Leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,449 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,271 miles

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

all round tyres too old

Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,842 miles

Inner Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,471 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 42,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,914 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 30,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

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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AD05 OYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD05 OYL, 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 AD05 OYL registered?

AD05 OYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is AD05 OYL safe to buy?

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