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HJ05 HXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 HXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,121 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,384 miles

headlamp protectors discoloured

Fail 16 Feb 2022 47,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp protectors discoloured

Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 40,152 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 37,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 31,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,406 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,406 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ05 HXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HJ05 HXL, 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 HJ05 HXL registered?

HJ05 HXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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