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EK05 HGJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,711 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 62,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 61,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 60,622 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 60,622 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 58,228 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 57,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 54,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,564 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 37,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,561 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low on tred

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking of tread

Pass 28 May 2010 27,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,247 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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EK05 HGJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EK05 HGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 HGJ registered?

EK05 HGJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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