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LB55 DZY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DZY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,572 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,435 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,396 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear trye

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear trye

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,988 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 58,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre, slightly perished/cracked around outer edge

Nearside rear tyre, badly perished/cracked in between tread pattern

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

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

Offside front tyre, slightly perished/cracked around outer edge

Offside rear tyre, badly perished/cracked in between tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,375 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,440 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,201 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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LB55 DZY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LB55 DZY, 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 LB55 DZY registered?

LB55 DZY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is LB55 DZY safe to buy?

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