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HY05 YJF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,469 mi
Last recorded168,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 168,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 165,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 164,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 164,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 140,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear brake pads low

steering rack weeping

Pass 18 Jun 2018 136,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 130,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 96,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,253 miles

rear tyres low/distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,885 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,226 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 YJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

HY05 YJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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