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DN05 ENJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,753 mi
Last recorded135,753 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ENJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 135,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed and foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2024 126,358 miles

ALL four coil spring delaminated & corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,175 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 119,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/S & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,086 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,766 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,441 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe almost broken off back-box (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,327 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,555 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 36,555 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc starting to score

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,013 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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DN05 ENJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DN05 ENJ, 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 DN05 ENJ registered?

DN05 ENJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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