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HG05 EET

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EET
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,932 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Power steering component leaking Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm...195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated retaining seal broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 79,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation and misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated retaining seal broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights are giving a dim output. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog not working.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,080 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking going into steering rack component. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights are giving a dim output. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog not working.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to animal bed on seats!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 74,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,700 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,076 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread due to damage (6.3.1d)

Front tyres both sides worn on inner edge

Front wheels slightly stiff to rotate

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,115 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 60,115 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,275 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,230 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f outer headlamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 46,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front drop link bushes perished

front number plate cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

various chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,790 miles

front drop link bushes perished

front number plate cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

various chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,304 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

frount @rear brake pad check in near future advise

wipers noisey

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,156 miles

o/s headlight protector cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,449 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,139 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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HG05 EET is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HG05 EET, 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 HG05 EET registered?

HG05 EET is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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