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DN05 MMJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,597 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 72,836 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

Fail 14 May 2024 72,836 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 30 May 2023 68,563 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn and cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine oil low

Pass 30 May 2022 65,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil low

Pass 24 May 2021 64,855 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

topped up low engine oil

Fail 24 May 2021 64,855 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak resealed back box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases resealed back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid repaired split pipe (3.5 (a))

topped up low engine oil

Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,260 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 63,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,161 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer shoulders

both rear tyres cracking in tread

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2018 54,161 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer shoulders

both rear tyres cracking in tread

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,408 miles

slight fray in o/s/f seat belt.

Pass 8 May 2009 10,388 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 10,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,760 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

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 MMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 MMJ registered?

DN05 MMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DN05 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 MMJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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