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DA05 EJV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 121,352 miles

1/ underbody has corrosion in several areas

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 116,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,787 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,952 miles

Engine oil sump heavily corroded and leaking

Front tyres worn on both edges

Rear brakes binding slightly

Spare tyre flat

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,138 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,876 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,487 miles

Front exhaust heat sheild broken.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,487 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) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers juddering on windscreen.

Front exhaust heat sheild broken.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 79,845 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 51,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,278 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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DA05 EJV 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 70.8%.

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 DA05 EJV, 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 DA05 EJV registered?

DA05 EJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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