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EJ05 UYO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,483 mi
Last recorded186,483 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 UYO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 186,483 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 186,483 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 185,194 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 183,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 183,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 182,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 182,150 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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 181,120 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 181,120 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 179,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 177,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/sf and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 177,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/sf and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 175,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 175,899 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r and n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 173,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 168,907 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/sf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 163,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 153,515 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 148,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 137,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 120,650 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 99,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,444 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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 UYO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

EJ05 UYO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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