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HJ05 TJZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 TJZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,131 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,729 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,513 miles

under side suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,993 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,993 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,501 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,419 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2018 70,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,061 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 46,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,297 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,990 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 20,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,125 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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HJ05 TJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

HJ05 TJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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