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FP05 TLJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 91,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 90,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 84,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 84,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,497 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 81,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,961 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

baby seat fitted off side rear

Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,859 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

baby seat fitted off side rear

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 11,140 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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FP05 TLJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FP05 TLJ, 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 FP05 TLJ registered?

FP05 TLJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FP05 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 TLJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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