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LY05 ZXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,789 mi
Last recorded66,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ZXJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 66,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 66,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner missing

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

Fail 28 May 2024 61,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner missing

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

Pass 2 May 2023 54,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,354 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has age cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,095 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 17,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,896 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 ZXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

LY05 ZXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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