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EJ55 XVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,506 mi
Last recorded48,506 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 48,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 48,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 40,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,639 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 32,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,190 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 32,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,276 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 31,276 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2019 28,955 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 28,955 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust System is Corroded

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Both Side (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,425 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 24,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf of vehicle damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,076 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 11,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 8,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,219 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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EJ55 XVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ55 XVN, 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 EJ55 XVN registered?

EJ55 XVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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