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EX05 CHJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,418 mi
Last recorded127,418 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 127,418 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,398 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 123,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 118,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,368 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 116,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,092 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 115,092 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust damage [ forward of rear silencer box ] (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 112,418 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,808 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,036 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,865 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 CHJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CHJ, 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 EX05 CHJ registered?

EX05 CHJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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