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NH05 UMJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 89,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,058 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,622 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 36,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,418 miles

front brake discs very corroded on inner faces

nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,725 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,090 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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NH05 UMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UMJ, 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 NH05 UMJ registered?

NH05 UMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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