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PE05 LJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 LJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 79,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s+n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,155 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2024 79,155 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,546 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,691 miles

All general suspension components have corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,704 miles

All general suspension components have corrosion

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced relevant suspension and braking components also corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,669 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 52,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front and offside rear tyres damaged and cut outer walls but not exposing cord.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front and offside rear tyres damaged and cut outer walls but not exposing cord.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PE05 LJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE05 LJY, 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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PE05 LJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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