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EF05 PZT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,036 mi
Last recorded56,036 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 PZT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 56,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 56,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 54,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,554 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 52,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,616 miles

Clutch reservoir Appears empty

Oil level is on minimum

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,012 miles

Battery appears weak

Clutch reservoir is empty ?

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

Oil level appears low

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,602 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 55% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,073 miles

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

Slight cracking to near side rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,625 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 PZT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

EF05 PZT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EF05 PZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 PZT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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