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MJ05 ZZS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 ZZS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,615 miles

Both headlights are starting to deteriorate

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the inner edge close to exposing the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler breather pipe corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the inner edge close to exposing the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the inner edge close to exposing the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler breather pipe corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the inner edge close to exposing the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,645 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of the engine is oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,777 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from connection at bottom of radiator

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,297 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs in rusty condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,988 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 69,013 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,719 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 36,717 miles

Emissions not tested excess high readings on lambda recorded (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint to centre box joint ,pipes corroded away (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,816 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished.

oil leak

wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,055 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,368 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 23,353 miles

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

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

advise front wheel alignment check

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,546 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 ZZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

MJ05 ZZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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