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NH05 ACJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 ACJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 112,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,130 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 99,362 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,057 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,903 miles

Rear gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front has a cut in side wall under the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,694 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,646 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,019 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

sideskirts fitted

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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NH05 ACJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NH05 ACJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 ACJ registered?

NH05 ACJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is NH05 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 ACJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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