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MT05 JZV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JZV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 146,902 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 146,902 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 146,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 145,319 miles

Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,263 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 144,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 142,915 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 142,915 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 141,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 132,880 miles

NSF/OSF Coil springs anti slippery rubber s slightly dislocated.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 124,736 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF wheel arch slightly damaged.

NSF/OSF Coil springs anti slippery rubber s slightly dislocated.

OSF tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 94,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 16,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,336 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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MT05 JZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT05 JZV, 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 MT05 JZV registered?

MT05 JZV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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