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AU55 ZPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,971 mi
Last recorded112,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,971 miles

Front lower arms are corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2026 112,971 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower arms are corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 108,288 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,129 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Power steering fluid leak from the rack hydraulic connectors.

Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 106,129 miles

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

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Power steering fluid leak from the rack hydraulic connectors.

Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 104,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,752 miles

Central Front rear view mirror, view to rear obstructed by roof glasses compartment,does not secure shut.

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front rear view mirror, view to rear obstructed by roof glasses compartment,does not secure shut.

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,208 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 102,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,393 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,254 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,055 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 25,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,134 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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AU55 ZPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU55 ZPJ, 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 AU55 ZPJ registered?

AU55 ZPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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