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AP05 PJO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,584 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,269 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 110,206 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,855 miles

Front exhaust shield insecure

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 104,855 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,851 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,851 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,609 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2018 94,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits running at 9% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,435 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 89,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall & edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,309 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front & rear tyres worn on edges

front tyres just pass

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from power steering pipe

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,309 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear tyres worn on edges

front tyres just pass

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from power steering pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

drivers seat belt retracts very slowly

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear high level brake lamp inop

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

pitting to rear brake discs ( unable to fully inspect rear inner brakepads without dismantling)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,080 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 20,080 miles

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

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

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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AP05 PJO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AP05 PJO, 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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AP05 PJO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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