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ET05 NHZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,188 mi
Last recorded120,188 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 NHZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear N/S + O/S Rear Lamps Damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S + O/S - Rear Lamps Damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S + O/S - Rear Lamps Damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2023 112,932 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear N/S + O/S - Lamps Damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2023 112,932 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear N/S + O/S - Lamps Damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,629 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT + REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR BOTH SIDE LIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 5 Feb 2022 108,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT + REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR BOTH SIDE LIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 6 Feb 2021 104,123 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,580 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 100,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Down pipe & Central Box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,551 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH SIDES (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,551 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH SIDES (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,160 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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ET05 NHZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 ET05 NHZ, 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 ET05 NHZ registered?

ET05 NHZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is ET05 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 NHZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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