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PJ05 CJF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 CJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 92,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 86,747 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,341 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,051 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,426 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 47,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 45,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 38,354 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 May 2013 34,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 28,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 69,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 20,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,047 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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PJ05 CJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PJ05 CJF, 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 PJ05 CJF registered?

PJ05 CJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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