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NJ05 XZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,345 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 70,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 59,586 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,652 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 52,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 42,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front rears (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight mist on rack area (2.3.3b)

clutch slipping

Fail 17 May 2016 42,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight mist on rack area (2.3.3b)

clutch slipping

Pass 20 May 2015 39,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 32,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,887 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 12,755 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 12,185 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 XZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

NJ05 XZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is NJ05 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 XZZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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