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EJ05 TVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 TVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,135 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 124,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,224 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 111,224 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 111,224 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 104,640 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 104,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,102 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 97,102 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective broken headlight, shards dangerous (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,593 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,560 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 75,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,611 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,118 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,629 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,187 miles

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

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 TVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 TVZ, 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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What year was EJ05 TVZ registered?

EJ05 TVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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