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EX05 CPZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,372 mi
Last recorded162,372 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CPZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 162,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 162,176 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 162,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 161,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 161,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 151,435 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 137,052 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,160 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 114,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,945 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,011 miles

Offside front wheel dented

Rear brake pads look low

Slight damage to front subframe

Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel dented

Rear brake pads look low

Slight damage to front subframe

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,408 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust system slity rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,467 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs pitted and worn

tow bar fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes squeal on application

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,432 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 CPZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX05 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

EX05 CPZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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