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EJ05 NDN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,237 mi
Last recorded143,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NDN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 143,237 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 131,976 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 131,971 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,436 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bald patch, inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever only as a limited amount of reserve travel

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 117,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever only as a limited amount of reserve travel

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,884 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 111,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 106,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 95,048 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 95,048 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,719 miles

Both steering rack gaiters leaking slightly

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 90,719 miles

Both steering rack gaiters leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,095 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,095 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,864 miles

advise both rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 12 Jun 2012 57,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs are in poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded

n/s headlamp light output is slightly reduced

n/s/r tyre close to the limit

o/s/r tyre is worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,539 miles

advise light leak of fluid from nearside of steering rack

advise nearside front brake disc poor condition

advise offside front brake disc poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ05 NDN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ05 NDN, 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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EJ05 NDN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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