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DY55 EPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,065 mi
Last recorded73,065 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake rubbing slightly

exhaust flanges corroded

steering lock slight movement on steering column

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,065 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake rubbing slightly

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

exhaust flanges corroded

steering lock slight movement on steering column

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 69,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,716 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,159 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,229 miles

general exhaust system corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2015 44,229 miles

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

general exhaust system corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 3,565 miles

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

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

o/s front brake has slight tight spot. ok for mot.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,807 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,525 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,440 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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DY55 EPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY55 EPJ, 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 DY55 EPJ registered?

DY55 EPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 EPJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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