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EJ05 UJS

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 UJS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position light glass cover broken

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

Offside Rear position light glass cover broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 46,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position light glass cover broken

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

Offside Rear position light glass cover broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 44,298 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 44,294 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 44,200 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,729 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))

rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,514 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, inner shoulder wear very near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear rear lamp assembly outer lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, inner shoulder wear very near excessive and walls perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect internal rack seal leaking, fluid low and rack shows sign of power steering hydraulic fluid leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 33,514 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, inner shoulder wear very near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear rear lamp assembly outer lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, inner shoulder wear very near excessive and walls perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect internal rack seal leaking, fluid low and rack shows sign of power steering hydraulic fluid leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 32,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,450 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 26,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 24,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,994 miles

air bag warning lamp on, soon to be a failure

front sub frame below steering rack oily, suspect atf fluid leak (minor) from steering rack shaft gland

slight imbalance in rear hand and foot brake application

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,907 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear lamp unit damaged

Near side wing mirror glass slightly loose

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 16,055 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 16,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,750 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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EJ05 UJS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UJS, 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 UJS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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