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MK55 XHJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,704 mi
Last recorded151,704 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,704 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack free play with minor leak (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp mount broken but still secure

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

engine sump corroded

exhaust down pipe joints with centre box leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2026 151,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack free play with minor leak (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp mount broken but still secure

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

engine sump corroded

exhaust down pipe joints with centre box leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2025 135,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 135,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply, inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,816 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides including rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 124,815 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides including rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,130 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower body age related corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,078 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit of 1.6mm and devoid of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroding

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,219 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,089 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 91,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,351 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,266 miles

rear silencer badly corroded and will need replacing soon

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,712 miles

auto fluid leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 77,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auto fluid leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,944 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,937 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,937 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,534 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,738 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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MK55 XHJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK55 XHJ, 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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MK55 XHJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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