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MJ05 AET

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,704 mi
Last recorded53,704 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 AET
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,704 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,740 miles

brakes spongy

Fail 17 Dec 2023 48,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,546 miles

rear pads on limit

Pass 12 Jun 2021 37,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,472 miles

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

front discs worn

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2019 33,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 33,303 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 31,493 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 31,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 26,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 16,751 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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MJ05 AET is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJ05 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 AET registered?

MJ05 AET is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is MJ05 AET safe to buy?

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