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NJ55 VMO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,013 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

both side sills, both side brake pipe slight corroded

rear service brake weak & front

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,951 miles

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

service brake front & rear weak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,886 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,062 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,148 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 306,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,223 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 15,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,942 miles

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

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 VMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NJ55 VMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ55 VMO registered?

NJ55 VMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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