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MT55 PJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,649 mi
Last recorded56,649 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 PJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 51,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 50,532 miles

Sump Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,253 miles

Sump Corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 49,235 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing From Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror has cracks (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,431 miles

Offside Front Door Mirror Glass Crack

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Slightly Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Centre Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,716 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,904 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,583 miles

off side rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,532 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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MT55 PJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MT55 PJY, 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 MT55 PJY registered?

MT55 PJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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