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NJ05 YAA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,075 mi
Last recorded78,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 78,073 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 75,417 miles

age related underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2025 75,415 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,249 miles

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 73,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,805 miles

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2023 70,802 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,256 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 66,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,740 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 61,933 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,805 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both at lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,308 miles

Exhaust deteriorated in various sections

Front Wiperblades worn but still clearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer and inner shoulders checks should be kept

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

Rear Wiperblade Split

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,240 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust deteriorated in various sections

Front Wiperblades worn but still clearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer and inner shoulders checks should be kept

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

Rear Wiperblade Split

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,403 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Pass 11 May 2015 50,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2014 48,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,574 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,473 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres low

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,938 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,459 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 YAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAA, 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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NJ05 YAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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