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PJ05 LZX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LZX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,326 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at a joint fuel tank end ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at a joint fuel tank end ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,785 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 114,785 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,257 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 108,257 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,398 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 102,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,640 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 99,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front advice bonnet second catch not working

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,160 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,160 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 79,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,001 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 63,972 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 63,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 55,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,294 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 37,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 LZX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 PJ05 LZX, 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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PJ05 LZX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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