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PJ05 EBD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,622 mi
Last recorded92,622 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 92,622 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 92,556 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - rear most edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,550 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 88,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,735 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 84,725 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,369 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 73,369 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,689 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 10,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,176 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 EBD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

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

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