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EF05 PZJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 PZJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 69,459 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,375 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,667 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,667 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,704 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,617 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,452 miles

Offside rear position lamp slightly cracked but not affecting its operation

Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,525 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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EF05 PZJ 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 EF05 PZJ, 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 EF05 PZJ registered?

EF05 PZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EF05 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 PZJ 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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