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PF05 SNJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,731 mi
Last recorded98,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 SNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,731 miles

Play in n/s track rod end & dust cover cracking

Rear tyre at n/s screw in tread

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges & screw in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,594 miles

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))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,421 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,857 miles

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 May 2022 73,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,877 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 61,510 miles

Corrosion starting on rear inner sills and under wheel arches

Dry mud stuck under arches

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Small oil leak on power steering rack

Pass 18 May 2018 57,493 miles

Inbalance on front brakes 24%

Small blow on exhaust

Fail 18 May 2018 57,493 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inbalance on front brakes 22%

Small blow on exhaust

Pass 16 May 2017 51,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 45,518 miles

Front Both front tyre the wear bar is just starting to show.

Pass 7 May 2015 40,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2015 40,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,270 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,788 miles

rear brakes noisy

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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PF05 SNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PF05 SNJ, 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 PF05 SNJ registered?

PF05 SNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is PF05 SNJ safe to buy?

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