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DA05 EJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,260 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,740 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,637 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,637 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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,456 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

nsf accident damage

osr accident damage

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 55,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

nsf accident damage

osr accident damage

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 44,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,511 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,661 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 24,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,146 miles

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

oil leaks

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 EJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

DA05 EJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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