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HG05 VZJ

2005 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VZJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,854 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Water in n/s headlight.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,815 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Water in n/s headlight.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,045 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,975 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,603 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 46,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,483 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 VZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

HG05 VZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is HG05 VZJ safe to buy?

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