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NJ55 VEF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,808 mi
Last recorded175,808 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VEF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 175,808 miles

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

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

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2025 169,340 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded.

n/s/r &* o/s/r brake back plates corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 169,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

n/s & o/s/r brake back plates corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 161,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers upper top strut mountings corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2023 161,098 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers upper top strut mountings corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 151,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,341 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sill corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 144,797 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sill corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wings corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,452 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 130,185 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

o/s/f wheel slightly binding.

rear axle corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 130,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded.

o/s outer sill.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s windscreen chipped.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 118,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s windscreen chipped.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,476 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r brake discs scored/corroded. [inner] n/s/r tyre tread deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 106,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r brake discs scored/corroded. [inner] n/s/r tyre tread deteriorated.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,155 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f wheel slightly binding.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,034 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R brakes slightly binding.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,655 miles

child seat fitted to os rear seat

front exhaust mount corroding

ns/os front break hoses slightly perishing

os rear break slightly binding

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,956 miles

O/S/F headlight very slightly poor image aim & image o.k. at time of test

Rear discs slight wear

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,212 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn towards outer edge

O/S/F headlight slightly dimmer than N/S/F image o.k.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,239 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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NJ55 VEF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NJ55 VEF, 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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NJ55 VEF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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