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LY05 OAJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,055 mi
Last recorded90,055 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 OAJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,145 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 87,136 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 81,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 May 2022 81,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose- coming of power steering unit - has a slight seepage - which runs down pipe and onto chassis (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper loose- but still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre- on outer edge ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 73,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH OSF + NSF - adjusted during test to rectify (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose- coming of power steering unit - has a slight seepage - which runs down pipe and onto chassis (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper loose- but still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre- on outer edge ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage main pipe off power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,677 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Slight play under load (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm and perishing withing the tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,274 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 48,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,932 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,458 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 34,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,271 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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LY05 OAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY05 OAJ, 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 LY05 OAJ registered?

LY05 OAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 OAJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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