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CE55 LJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 82,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system multiple repairs and slight leak front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened stub axle and sway bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all brake discs surface corroded

inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

Fail 14 Aug 2025 81,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake discs surface corroded

inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 79,955 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sway bar holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,363 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,035 miles

Both rear brake back plates in rusty condition

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,135 miles

1...rear exhaust box blowing and repaired...2...inner face of front brake discs...3...small cracks in inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,803 miles

1.....inner fac e of front brake discs in rusty condition.....2.....rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,176 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CE55 LJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CE55 LJY, 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 CE55 LJY registered?

CE55 LJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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