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AO55 YJN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,706 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 85,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o\s\f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,087 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,172 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,322 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections flanges corroded and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,463 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 55,458 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,303 miles

Offside front and offside rear brake discs pitted

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,865 miles

front discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

rear discs corroded.

rear pads low.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,146 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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AO55 YJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO55 YJN, 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 AO55 YJN registered?

AO55 YJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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