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HJ05 TKE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 TKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,773 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 87,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,200 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 83,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter seeping grease.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake does not fully return at caliper lever

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,790 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,416 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust on suspension and steering components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,440 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,515 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,776 miles

Central Rear Rear exhaust box very corroded around rear join!

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear disc pitted and scored on inner edge

Offside Front Brake calliper slightly sticking

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

Offside Rear Rear disc pitted and scored on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,045 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front inner brake pads wearing thin

Front and rear brake discs corroding on braking surface

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres badly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,318 miles

Front pads worn to 40% and corroded, imbalance of the front brakes is close to limit

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded and slightly scored

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,318 miles

Front pads worn to 40% and corroded, imbalance of the front brakes is close to limit

Rear brake discs corroded and slightly scored

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,668 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 26,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,165 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 TKE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

HJ05 TKE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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