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HY05 JYW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 JYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,590 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to centre of scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 50,099 miles

scuttle panel under wipers motor corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 49,023 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 49,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 R15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 45,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 44,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,347 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 43,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 41,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 41,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,660 miles

cracking in offside front and rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2011 28,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,958 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 11,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2008 11,025 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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HY05 JYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY05 JYW, 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 HY05 JYW registered?

HY05 JYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is HY05 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 JYW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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