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MK05 JWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 JWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 115,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 115,070 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,360 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 105,014 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,889 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 99,889 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 99,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,402 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 May 2009 74,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,998 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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MK05 JWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK05 JWU, 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 MK05 JWU registered?

MK05 JWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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