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MJ05 AFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 AFZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 42,004 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield, insecure but not likely to fall

Fail 9 May 2022 42,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield, insecure but not likely to fall

Pass 11 May 2021 36,637 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 36,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 33,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 25,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,204 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 20,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,394 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 13,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,774 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 AFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AFZ, 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 MJ05 AFZ registered?

MJ05 AFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is MJ05 AFZ safe to buy?

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