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DK05 ZTJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,663 mi
Last recorded57,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,663 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 57,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,408 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 56,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe damaged severe corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,755 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 54,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,686 miles

headlamp lenses dulling

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded tank breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,217 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded tank breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,689 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,625 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,516 miles

o/s/f tyre is 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,343 miles

n/s inner c/v gater,has slight leak.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 12,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s inner c/v gater,has slight leak.

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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DK05 ZTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black 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 DK05 ZTJ, 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 DK05 ZTJ registered?

DK05 ZTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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