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LR55 HZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,706 mi
Last recorded63,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 HZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 63,706 miles

Front and rear suspension +raer sub-frame rusted

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

body work damage all around

Fail 25 Feb 2026 63,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp inner reflector /bulb housing insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension +raer sub-frame rusted

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

Nearside headlamp adjuster defective/insecure

body work damage all around

Pass 5 Mar 2025 63,513 miles

Rear wiper worn/badly split

body work damage all around

Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,323 miles

Rear wiper worn/badly split

body work damage all around

Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,717 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn from the inner edge (strong advice ) (require wheel alignment)

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak (strong advice)

Offside Front tyre wor /bald from the inner edge (strong advice) ( require wheel alignment)

Rear wiper worn/split

body work damage all around+rear bumper damage/split +rear boot lid damage

Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn from the inner edge (strong advice ) (require wheel alignment)

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak (strong advice)

Offside Front tyre wor /bald from the inner edge (strong advice) ( require wheel alignment)

Rear wiper worn/split

body work damage all around+rear bumper damage/split +rear boot lid damage

Fail 21 Feb 2022 62,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,565 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 55,565 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,557 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,949 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 45,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 42,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,304 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,590 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight body work damaged to rear tailgate

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,246 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,133 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake disc slightly worn lip

rear brake disc surface rust

rear nearside lamp unit damaged cracked len's been tapped up

Fail 8 Feb 2011 24,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake disc slightly worn lip

rear brake disc surface rust

rear nearside lamp unit damaged cracked len's been tapped up

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,858 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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LR55 HZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR55 HZZ, 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 LR55 HZZ registered?

LR55 HZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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