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AY55 YAJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YAJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak

Fail 10 Dec 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,544 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and nsr cut outer s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,713 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,104 miles

Front Front discs inner edge badly corroded

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover perrished and split

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,160 miles

Exhaust front pipe rusted..

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

Front wiper blades small splits..

O/s/r tyre cracking between treads..

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 47,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 29,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,719 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 YAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

AY55 YAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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