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Nissan Almera

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,769 cc

N5 LWCMOT history

N5 LWC is a blue petrol Nissan Almera first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
99,708 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LWC was last recorded at 99,708 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 16,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,206 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
16,502 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,708 miles
  • 2023 – 83,206 miles
  • 2022 – 76,429 miles
  • 2021 – 76,280 miles
  • 2020 – 76,220 miles
  • 2019 – 74,812 miles
  • 2018 – 73,129 miles
  • 2017 – 71,283 miles
  • 2016 – 69,302 miles
  • 2015 – 67,103 miles
  • 2014 – 64,640 miles
  • 2013 – 64,234 miles
  • 2012 – 60,714 miles
  • 2011 – 54,258 miles
  • 2010 – 41,052 miles
  • 2009 – 25,965 miles
  • 2008 – 19,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,708 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Antil roll bar drop link bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,708 miles (+16,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    186861135890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    539124446893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail83,206 miles (+6,777)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    209954905476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,429 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    285428712304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,280 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,280 miles
    Test number
    365449001370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,278 miles (+58)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    128714273627
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass76,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    904153579124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,220 miles (+1,408)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    395149299364
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,812 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    491189199896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,129 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    293403995363
    • AdvisoryAntil roll bar drop link bush split

  11. Fail73,127 miles (+1,844)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    727907163677
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on the inner edge cordes (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAntil roll bar drop link bush split

  12. Pass71,283 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    197025251556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,302 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    494194341283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,103 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    898000985032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,640 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    877523684037
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    446791523162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,234 miles (+3,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    489011823152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass60,714 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    755326732141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,258 miles (+13,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    399605501152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,052 miles (+15,087)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    671731390027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,965 miles (+6,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    360718779095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  22. Pass19,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,866 miles
    Test number
    183942798005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,866 miles (+359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,866 miles
    Test number
    322787088030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass19,507 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,507 miles
    Test number
    654926228046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,469 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    574694828058
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about N5 LWC

Does N5 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 LWC expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 LWC?
The MOT on N5 LWC expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 LWC done?
N5 LWC was recorded at 99,708 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has N5 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LWC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 LWC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 LWC find?
N5 LWC passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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