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FY05 ZCJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZCJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 103,579 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. no access to rear seats (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,859 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn

Fail 25 Jan 2025 92,840 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,834 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,799 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,603 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,744 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,715 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY05 ZCJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY05 ZCJ, 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 FY05 ZCJ registered?

FY05 ZCJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is FY05 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 ZCJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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