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EA05 HZE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,641 mi
Last recorded66,641 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HZE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 66,641 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack nearside and offside boots (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 63,032 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 63,032 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 58,901 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 58,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 55,256 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 55,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 51,257 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,176 miles

minor seepage from steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,459 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge and perished inside wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,211 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,476 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,476 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,052 miles

handbrake long travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 35,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,316 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,072 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,072 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 22,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,967 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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EA05 HZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EA05 HZE, 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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EA05 HZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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