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HG55 AVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,026 mi
Last recorded125,026 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 AVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 125,026 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth below 2.00mm worn areas close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,804 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Rear silencer corroding/cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2023 94,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Rear silencer corroding/cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

no reserve travel for parking brake

rear seats removed

Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

no reserve travel for parking brake

rear seats removed

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,058 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front and rear shock dust covers are in poor condition

both rear inner sill corroding

hand brake becoming long

Fail 28 Oct 2021 77,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front and rear shock dust covers are in poor condition

both rear inner sill corroding

hand brake becoming long

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,172 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 67,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 61,198 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 55,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2014 45,233 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,346 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 42,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,548 miles

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

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

front brake disc, slightly deteriorated on inner surface area //// rear exhaust started to deteriorate at joint area

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,086 miles

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

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

front brake disc, inner surface area started to deteriorate

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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HG55 AVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG55 AVZ, 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 HG55 AVZ registered?

HG55 AVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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