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DU05 HZL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both head light lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,667 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both head light lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2023 87,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,498 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2022 86,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,416 miles

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

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

all 4 shock absorber dust boots split

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,851 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses discoloured

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern only just meets MOT requirement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,688 miles

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

Original test carried out by M.G.Meader

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 75,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,764 miles

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,764 miles

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

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,682 miles

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,897 miles

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,897 miles

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,911 miles

Advise plastic sill covers

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,830 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,597 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 41,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 37,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 32,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 May 2008 25,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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DU05 HZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DU05 HZL, 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 DU05 HZL registered?

DU05 HZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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