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AY55 XZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,541 mi
Last recorded125,541 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,541 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 3 Mar 2025 124,316 miles

BOTH REAR UPPER STRUT MOUNTINGS CORRODING

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODING

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 124,315 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR UPPER STRUT MOUNTINGS CORRODING

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODING

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,661 miles

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

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE/HOSE

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 123,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE/HOSE

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,037 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,679 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 90,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,374 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 76,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,706 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,367 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,634 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,343 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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AY55 XZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY55 XZZ, 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 AY55 XZZ registered?

AY55 XZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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