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NJ05 XWE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,303 mi
Last recorded109,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XWE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,303 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine oil leak/ Sump leaking

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,232 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills near by rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration spacing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,180 miles

Front Both front headlamps have product on lens giving poor beam pattern

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills by the rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Registration plate spacing

Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,590 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

front both tyres low inner and outer sides

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,621 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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NJ05 XWE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NJ05 XWE, 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 NJ05 XWE registered?

NJ05 XWE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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