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PN05 ZDR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,363 mi
Last recorded120,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZDR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 118,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,965 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Front pipe pin holed next to the clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Marked) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 93,823 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no water coming out of the front jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 90,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,669 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 86,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

nearside rear caliper not self adgusting the parking brake

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,057 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,554 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,909 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,707 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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PN05 ZDR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN05 ZDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN05 ZDR registered?

PN05 ZDR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is PN05 ZDR safe to buy?

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