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PE05 YRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 87,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,069 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,066 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,522 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 12 Aug 2024 63,520 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 51,885 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,931 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,537 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,437 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,338 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,338 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,422 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 12,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,254 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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PE05 YRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE05 YRU, 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 PE05 YRU registered?

PE05 YRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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