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DA05 ETJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ETJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stg rack gaiter slight seepage of oil

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount perished and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2021 115,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount perished and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,539 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door not opening from inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Slight weep of power steering fluid at the steering rack and gaitor

Fail 25 Feb 2020 111,538 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door not opening from inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Slight weep of power steering fluid at the steering rack and gaitor

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,720 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure (moves when touched)

Offside Front Upper coil spring mounting rubber detached

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure (moves when touched)

Offside Front Upper coil spring mounting rubber detached

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 76,262 miles

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

o s f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,000 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,000 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,387 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,456 miles

both wiper blades slightly smear windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,216 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 17,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ETJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA05 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

DA05 ETJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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