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HJ54 SOU

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,488 mi
Last recorded56,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 SOU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 56,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 46,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,908 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 27,506 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 27,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,712 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 20,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,633 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,765 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,177 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,352 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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HJ54 SOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HJ54 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ54 SOU registered?

HJ54 SOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is HJ54 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ54 SOU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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