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EX05 AUJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,858 mi
Last recorded129,858 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 AUJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 129,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 129,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,044 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 126,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at reaer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 122,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split and blowing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at reaer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,652 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc, outer face in poor condition

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 117,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc, outer face in poor condition

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,020 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing at the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside handbrake performance a little low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 78,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,732 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,532 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,467 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,493 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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EX05 AUJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX05 AUJ, 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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EX05 AUJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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